Where In The Hell Are The Churches? By Joe Dan
I don’t write about this topic lightly, and as you’ll see by the dates—I’ve allowed several months and multiple opportunities to pass. I have no desire to ‘broad-brush’ an entire church based on the behavior of one or two representatives and NO WAY will I lie about a church, but as it turns out, my ‘now former church’ is a poster child for ‘religious political correctness’ crossing paths with ‘uncompromising reality.’ So as a result, I am now forced to use a much ‘looser definition’ of the word ‘church’… but this in no way diminishes my love for God. ~JDG
I began attending Heartland Community Church in 2008 while it was still a small neighborhood church that often required parking in the street, but that of course, was before they moved into their new mega-complex (pictured below). The people were cool. The music was cool…and Pastor Deeble gave some very inspiring and thought-provoking sermons. For the first time in my life, I actually felt I connected with a church — and I was diggin’ it. Not to mention, they serve assorted flavors of premium-blend coffees for your sipping enjoyment during the sermon.
Last August, I was all set to be baptized when everything changed. I had a ‘Spiritual Advisor/Sponsor’ and we talked about a ton of stuff. I was asked to share things that were the most personal…and I did. A few ‘man tears’ were even shed. Everything was rockin along until my questions turned to ‘why the church never mentions anything about our children being robbed of the religious freedoms that you and I took for granted… just 25 years ago?
Little did I know I had just entered the Forbidden Zone— I was now in the AREA 51 of Religious Political Correctness.
Fast forward eight months to now, and I am still uncertain if it was just ‘the mere mention of Caesar’ OR the fact that I suggested that ‘Caesar may not have our best interest at heart’ — but regardless, I’ve been ridiculed, insulted and/or ignored by multiple Heartland reps since I brought it up. My request to be baptized was NEVER again even acknowledged by Heartland… although I was encouraged to ‘try another church’.
“Heather can have two mommies—but Johnny can’t have a bible?”
How in the hell can a church remain a ‘silent dis-interested third party’ when our own children are being subjected to NOT just a ‘God Neutral’ system, but to a Militant Anti-God Agenda? Christmas is already already banned … but they’re allowed to say FU*K”? OR how about how our symbols–our crosses & The Ten Commandments– being ripped down… Or that it’s become a CRIME to pray on public property?
OH…and as of this writing, now Caesar is trying to force Catholic Hospitals to provide services against their teaching? Are you kidding me? Even, if, like me, you’re not Catholic —this should scare the hell out of Christians of all denominations… from all parts of our country.
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