Shut Up Rick, And Preach the Gospel
On August 24, 2005, I wrote a blog titled "Shut up Pat, and Preach the Gospel". This blog was written as a response to Pat Robertson's remarks on Hugo Chavez. Robertson called for the assination of Hugo Chavez. The truth of the matter is that it probably wasn't a bad idea. However, it should not come from the mouth of an evangelical Christian. Pat did damage to the church and to the country because he decided that his opinion on foreign policy matters needed to be said.
Today, I blog about another evangelical Christian that should shut up and preach. Rick Warren has done a lot of good in his ministry. He has grown a great church. His book, "Purpose Driven Life" was a huge. It has helped many people find God's purpose in their life. However, lately Pastor Warren should shut up and preach.
Rick Warren has decided to take on two global initiatives. I guess he doesn't have enough to do in California. Pastor Warren has decided to serve the world like Jesus would, and he has decided to take on AIDS. I have no problem with either of these things. However, I am not certain that Pastor Warren is the man to do it.
Pastor Warren made a terrible mistake last week by going to Syria. I listened to a statement that he made about Syria while walking the streets. His church removed this statement from their UTUBE site after it was called into question. However, a recording of it is at www.worldnetdaily.com.
Pastor Warren calls Syria a moderate state, and he spoke of how Christians and Muslims live together in peace. He said Syria was an example of a moderate Muslim state.
The truth about Syria is that Christians are allowed to live there but they are not allowed to evangelize. They are watched carefully, and do not have the same freedoms as Muslim. Certainly, Syria i not as harsh on Christians as the Taliban, but to call them a moderate nation is flat wrong. Rick Warren should not have gone to a terrorist supporting country. He should have done nothing for Syria except call them out for their evil deeds.
The second mistake Rick Warren has made this week is that he invited Senator Barack Obama to speak at his church. Pastor Warren has decided to take on the AIDS epidemic. He believes that everyone must work together to get this done. Senator Obama is one of the most socially liberal members of congress. Rick Warren has invited an abortion rights advocate to speak at his church.
By the way, Senator Obama will not be supporting abstinence as the way to stop AIDS. He believes in condom distribution.
Pastor Warren has a good heart and a great ministry. However, he is biting off more than he can chew, and he is beginning to look like an amateur. He should shut up and preach. I hope some leaders at the SBC give Pastor Warren a call and let him know that he is getting in over his head.
Today, I blog about another evangelical Christian that should shut up and preach. Rick Warren has done a lot of good in his ministry. He has grown a great church. His book, "Purpose Driven Life" was a huge. It has helped many people find God's purpose in their life. However, lately Pastor Warren should shut up and preach.
Rick Warren has decided to take on two global initiatives. I guess he doesn't have enough to do in California. Pastor Warren has decided to serve the world like Jesus would, and he has decided to take on AIDS. I have no problem with either of these things. However, I am not certain that Pastor Warren is the man to do it.
Pastor Warren made a terrible mistake last week by going to Syria. I listened to a statement that he made about Syria while walking the streets. His church removed this statement from their UTUBE site after it was called into question. However, a recording of it is at www.worldnetdaily.com.
Pastor Warren calls Syria a moderate state, and he spoke of how Christians and Muslims live together in peace. He said Syria was an example of a moderate Muslim state.
The truth about Syria is that Christians are allowed to live there but they are not allowed to evangelize. They are watched carefully, and do not have the same freedoms as Muslim. Certainly, Syria i not as harsh on Christians as the Taliban, but to call them a moderate nation is flat wrong. Rick Warren should not have gone to a terrorist supporting country. He should have done nothing for Syria except call them out for their evil deeds.
The second mistake Rick Warren has made this week is that he invited Senator Barack Obama to speak at his church. Pastor Warren has decided to take on the AIDS epidemic. He believes that everyone must work together to get this done. Senator Obama is one of the most socially liberal members of congress. Rick Warren has invited an abortion rights advocate to speak at his church.
By the way, Senator Obama will not be supporting abstinence as the way to stop AIDS. He believes in condom distribution.
Pastor Warren has a good heart and a great ministry. However, he is biting off more than he can chew, and he is beginning to look like an amateur. He should shut up and preach. I hope some leaders at the SBC give Pastor Warren a call and let him know that he is getting in over his head.
posted by Foundes Community Church @ 6:29 PM
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