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Cancel culture in the church

Posted on August 3, 2020 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

I recently became aware of the term “cancel culture.” The term is new to me but the idea behind it is not. I have experienced this, and unfortunately, I usually have experienced this in the church.

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In what does Christ’s exaltation consist?

The answer given is, “Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the world at the last day.”

Elevation or False Humility

Up or down – Elevation or False Humility

The Apostle Paul enjoins us to think others more important than ourselves. We can either elevate others or practice false humility.

Chrome Plated Church Building

The church building is a tool

I received an email yesterday from a man who visited a new church only to be confronted by the pastor because the man’s wife brought a drink into the “sanctuary.” Lest you think that this is uncommon, it was not long ago that I attended a church where the pastor made a huge deal out of anything other than water being brought into the auditorium. Presumably, such rules are in place because of fear that coffee or other drinks might get spilled on the carpet and result in a stain.

Secret Life

Rosaria Butterfield on Difficulty in Life

A life outside of Christ is both hard and frightening; a life in Christ has hard edges and dark valleys, but it is purposeful even when painful.

Stony Heart

Living in the not yet: dealing with a stony heart

So living in the not yet, we struggle with the pieces of the world (including ourselves) that are not in submission to Christ. That is the bad news.

The good news is that one day Jesus will return and set everything right, including my stony heart.

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