So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
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Lesson 4: The New Apostolic Reformation
Read MORE: Lesson 4: The New Apostolic ReformationThis is probably the most extreme form of Christian nationalism. Like all the others, it assumes the church is under attack, and it calls for much more aggressive reaction. Christians must take over every area of society by replacing those…
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Lesson 3: Christian Nationalism
Read MORE: Lesson 3: Christian NationalismThe separation of church and state that historically has been a cherished principle of the USA is being severely threatened. The media pictures Church leaders laying hands on political candidates and popular pastors speaking prominently at campaign rallies. Election committees…
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Lesson 2: The History of Church and State
Read MORE: Lesson 2: The History of Church and StateIf the Bible can pretty much be read as God’s Word speaking truth to human political power, Church history is more diverse. It offers a variety of relationships in different periods. Before we examine what is going on in the…
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Lesson 1: The Bible is About Politics
Read MORE: Lesson 1: The Bible is About PoliticsWhen I entered the ministry back in the early 1960s, pastors were warned not to get too political in the pulpit or they would lose their tax exemption. John Kennedy was elected president after promising his Catholic faith would not…
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Lesson 12: Conclusion (Part 1)
Read MORE: Lesson 12: Conclusion (Part 1)Looking back over this series, it is evident that abortion has become the focus of society’s struggle with modern technology. The most evident form this has taken is through the “Make America Great Again”(MAGA) movement. However, there are all sorts…
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Lesson 11: When Does Life Begin?
Read MORE: Lesson 11: When Does Life Begin?A few of you asked about the official position of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America concerning when life begins. That was the question we were asking in the 1960s. When we were unable to find consensus, we did the…
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Lesson 10: What is Life?
Read MORE: Lesson 10: What is Life?The present abortion debate taking place in our society revolves around the question, “When are we dealing with a life that should be protected by civil law?” Answering the question adequately involves some understanding of what comprises life. We seldom…
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Lesson 9: The Role of Technology
Read MORE: Lesson 9: The Role of TechnologyBack in the last century when ministeriums discussed their differing viewpoints in hopes of finding a resolution for the community, this joke was often told: “Three people discuss abortion. A man says he does not believe in it, because his…
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Lesson 8: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 2)
Read MORE: Lesson 8: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 2)I ended last week questioning whether the abortion issue should be a matter of civil law at all. It could be argued that passing laws that support either position imposes religious teaching on the other. In that sense, it breaks…
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Lesson 7: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 1)
Read MORE: Lesson 7: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 1)Freedom of Religion has been associated with the abortion issue from the very beginning. Both sides use the First Amendment to support their positions. It began with Pro-Life advocates claiming they were denied freedom when they were forced to act…
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An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!
yes we need to forgive our leaders yet make sure they do the right thing – which they aren’t.