Good morning, afternoon, evening…or just hello. I am writing this and making it available, only to members of Crossroads on this platform for the plain reason of my current status. I consider this matter “family business” to be handled within the family, therefore my obligation is to communicate with the family. Enough justification, on with the matter at hand.
Recently the Catholic Church has found itself in the sights of some Congressional leaders in the Democratic Party. If you are unfamiliar with this, I encourage you to investigate some of what is happening on that front. In short, Catholic Bishops in America are considering standing up for the doctrine of their church and not allowing those in public office to receive the Eucharist (communion for us). In the Catholic Church this is a very significant deal. The impact is not as well appreciated in the Protestant church as our doctrine surrounding communion and church membership varies with our traditions.
What is occurring in the US (as well as most recently in legal actions taken in Italy) between the Catholic Church and the cultural advancement of both sexual immorality and advocating the murder of children; is nothing short of politically motivated ideologies attempting to bully, threaten, and intimidate The Church. The most recent threat is that of their 501c(3) status. Be assured this will not remain constrained to the Catholic Church. There has been an ongoing push for years on this front, however, it would appear now that the vehicles used to promote hostility toward the church are becoming more open and clearer. Members of Congress are emboldened enough to cross the line of separation between church and state and are openly threatening in public platforms the practice of church doctrine. While the Catholic Church’s views and ours differ significantly on matters of doctrine, we do share a common history and core foundation in desiring to honor God.
I simply write this to make you aware of the current status of our nation and some of its leader’s outlook on the church. This is not unexpected or new, though the emboldened nature of it does show a lack of restraint that once was present.
Our response should be marked by adhering to Scripture. We continue to find our hope and home in Christ not in the things of this world. Continue to pray for the leaders but also come together as family. Upon my arrival back I will sit with the elders as well as some like-minded church leaders and build community. There is little we can do at a national level, however, at the family level we can come together and build one another up in Christ. Building a network of believers will help in the midst of this now and as we all move forward together.
Sorry for the morose tone of this article, but we are sojourners in a foreign land. This place is not our home, our home is to be face to face with Christ. We will continue to endure awaiting the glorious return of our King.
Brewing Battles
Good morning, afternoon, evening…or just hello. I am writing this and making it available, only to members of Crossroads on this platform for the plain reason of my current status. I consider this matter “family business” to be handled within the family, therefore my obligation is to communicate with the family. Enough justification, on with the matter at hand.
Recently the Catholic Church has found itself in the sights of some Congressional leaders in the Democratic Party. If you are unfamiliar with this, I encourage you to investigate some of what is happening on that front. In short, Catholic Bishops in America are considering standing up for the doctrine of their church and not allowing those in public office to receive the Eucharist (communion for us). In the Catholic Church this is a very significant deal. The impact is not as well appreciated in the Protestant church as our doctrine surrounding communion and church membership varies with our traditions.
What is occurring in the US (as well as most recently in legal actions taken in Italy) between the Catholic Church and the cultural advancement of both sexual immorality and advocating the murder of children; is nothing short of politically motivated ideologies attempting to bully, threaten, and intimidate The Church. The most recent threat is that of their 501c(3) status. Be assured this will not remain constrained to the Catholic Church. There has been an ongoing push for years on this front, however, it would appear now that the vehicles used to promote hostility toward the church are becoming more open and clearer. Members of Congress are emboldened enough to cross the line of separation between church and state and are openly threatening in public platforms the practice of church doctrine. While the Catholic Church’s views and ours differ significantly on matters of doctrine, we do share a common history and core foundation in desiring to honor God.
I simply write this to make you aware of the current status of our nation and some of its leader’s outlook on the church. This is not unexpected or new, though the emboldened nature of it does show a lack of restraint that once was present.
Our response should be marked by adhering to Scripture. We continue to find our hope and home in Christ not in the things of this world. Continue to pray for the leaders but also come together as family. Upon my arrival back I will sit with the elders as well as some like-minded church leaders and build community. There is little we can do at a national level, however, at the family level we can come together and build one another up in Christ. Building a network of believers will help in the midst of this now and as we all move forward together.
Sorry for the morose tone of this article, but we are sojourners in a foreign land. This place is not our home, our home is to be face to face with Christ. We will continue to endure awaiting the glorious return of our King.
Blessings,
Steve