I confess that I don't understand. There's a new political ad out that summarizes the current religious-political environment we live in. One example is Mike Pence who now has an ad that talks about restoring our "belief in America". He's one of many by the way, so I'm not just picking on him, and I'm sure he is very heart-felt in his conviction. However, I am not called to believe in America. I'm called to put my faith in God and believe in the One who gave His life for all of us.
When did Christianity in America become equal to Christianity-period? When did our version of following Christ become THE TRUTH? All that we hold dear as Americans doesn't equal to what Christ has called us to. Our rugged individualism, "pull yourself up by the bootstraps", health and wealth gospel, isn't of Him at all. Why do we think this is ok as the Church here in the USA to think this way. When did we start to believe in this lie?
What will we say when the hurting world around us remains lost while we struggle to rationalize our ego-centric idealism and not live for the One who LOVES all nations and wants to rescue the souls of all mankind...not just Americans...not Americans 1st...but Americans along with ALL NATIONS!
I am not anti-American at all, but I'm also not anti-the-rest-of-the-world. I actually believe our pride and arrogance will be our downfall...and we will suffer from the effects of our belief in our selves over belief in the ONE true God. God help us, forgive us, humble us, and restore us. We need you, as Americans just as every nation needs you.
