Re: Church Next

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:12:14 +1000
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"Lawrence Meckan" wrote:
> > > OK. What happens if the perp denies it ?
> >
> > Therein is the problem! Look how long it took the Roman Catholic Church
to
> > admit they were wrong with Galileo!!!
>
> So then someone have to continue to stand, to be radical enough to
> accelerate change and transform the world around them so that > oppression
does not occur. Mercy and justice do need to get delivered.
>
> That person has to be able to advocate, mediate and confront, and
> not be part of the institution, yet recognised by it (Hold on, am I
> describing a prophet here?).
Jesus said "And so I tell you that I will send you prophets and wise men and
teachers; you will kill some of them, crucify others, and whip others in the
synagogues and chase them from town to town." (Matthew 23:34, TEV)
This has been quoted to me by several ministers and friends. I'm a teacher
but feel more like Jonah - "Which is the fastest way outta here??? Lemme
go!!!!!"
On one side one tries to explain Christianity to those outside the net of
most Christians. On the other side reformation within the church is so
badly needed. Both sides at your throat wanting blood! Larry Norman (the
Father of Christian Rock ... who is very ill at the moment) was opposed by
the church for being too "rock and roll" and opposed by the rock media for
being too Christian ... yet there would be no CCM without him!