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At Yale, Christian pastors sign a declaration opposing religious nationalism (religionnews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by zloubida to c/christianity

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“The very things that the prophets and that Jesus put at the center as primary are not being heard in the pews in this country,” Barber said. “And that is a deficit that we believe is a form of pastoral malpractice.”

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[–] ilinamorato 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

When Christians seek power, it always goes badly. Jesus specifically warned his apostles about it several times, yet the Church still refuses to listen.

[–] Fades 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

when anyone seeks power it goes badly

[–] ilinamorato 5 points 8 months ago

Fair point. But Christianity in particular is about giving up power for the benefit of those in need. It's kind of Jesus' whole deal.

[–] elephantium 2 points 8 months ago

Absolutely.