The Farce be with you
Bunnie calls our attention to this example of an allegedly Lutheran congregation clearly influenced by the Dark Side.
What is portrayed here is not the proclamation of the Gospel. It is gimmick-ridden sacrilege, and the message it projects (take a look at those sermon titles) has absolutely nothing to do with Christ and Him crucified.
To rely on such nonsense to reach people, rather than on the inherent power of the Word, is neither Lutheran nor remotely Christian. But then, if this is all one has to offer, why bother reaching people at all? And why in the world would anyone older than nine years old respond?
Those responsible for this travesty are calling the Church and the Savior it is called to proclaim into contempt- and contempt is exactly what I have for their efforts. I doubt that the Lord thinks much of them, either.
You know, come to think of it, "Revenge of the Sith" is a pretty appropriate theme for this... congregation.
What is portrayed here is not the proclamation of the Gospel. It is gimmick-ridden sacrilege, and the message it projects (take a look at those sermon titles) has absolutely nothing to do with Christ and Him crucified.
To rely on such nonsense to reach people, rather than on the inherent power of the Word, is neither Lutheran nor remotely Christian. But then, if this is all one has to offer, why bother reaching people at all? And why in the world would anyone older than nine years old respond?
Those responsible for this travesty are calling the Church and the Savior it is called to proclaim into contempt- and contempt is exactly what I have for their efforts. I doubt that the Lord thinks much of them, either.
You know, come to think of it, "Revenge of the Sith" is a pretty appropriate theme for this... congregation.
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