I'm Sure There's A Good Reason

subllibrm said:
You just misquoted me. Here, let me say it again:

"The church in America has sold her spiritual birthright for a bowl of political pottage." - me, circa 1996

Every concern I have mentioned regarding the GOP predates Mr. Trump. As I have said many times before, he is not the problem, he is a symptom of the problem. The problem is that the church is now unable to extricate itself from the partisan divide. That limits the church in proclaiming the gospel because of the ugly cultural baggage that is now firmly attached to her identity.

Have I been critical of Mr. Trump? Absolutely, and I will continue to do so when his behavior warrants such. Have I been critical of his supporters? Absolutely, insofar as they are willing to excuse or explain away his behavior.
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I was not “quoting” you at all, but paraphrasing what I perceived to be your attitude towards those who participate in the political process, regardless of whether it’s about Trump at the core of your protest or not.

That quibble aside, how would your response above not be considered judging (the church, presumably encompassing the audience of Christians you are directly challenging and engaging in this forum)?
 
ALAYMAN said:
I was not “quoting” you at all, but paraphrasing what I perceived to be your attitude towards those who participate in the political process, regardless of whether it’s about Trump at the core of your protest or not.

That quibble aside, how would your response above not be considered judging (the church, presumably encompassing the audience of Christians you are directly challenging and engaging in this forum)?
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Are we not to speak about what we see as troubling within the church? I have always understood that we are required to judge the actions, behaviors and attitudes of those within.
 
subllibrm said:
Are we not to speak about what we see as troubling within the church? I have always understood that we are required to judge the actions, behaviors and attitudes of those within.
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So which is it, you are or are not judging us, lol 😉
 
ALAYMAN said:
So which is it, you are or are not judging us, lol 😉
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I'm pointing out issues within the church that concern me. That someone here finds me judgmental towards them because I have articulated those concerns, over that I have no control. 🙂
 
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