What are people's thoughts on Grace Church suing the state?
I'm British, so the idea of suing is not something I'm familiar with
But, while I think it is wrong how churches have been treated, compared to pubs or casinos, I'm not able to reconcile these actions as a Christian
Maybe it's an American culture thing but I don't think so
I do think fighting to get back into a building to sing is missing the point when so many churches have waited more than they've innovated
Thoughts???
Andy B
@Berrybunchfamily
While I know nothing about Grace Church's motivation behind that sue, I guess it could stem from "What you do is unrightful and we want you to know that."
Jesus wants us to lay down our lives but at the same time the spiritual man judges all things, so we should be crystal clear in what is wrong and what is right.
@Matthias thanks
I'm wondering how much if a UK v US culture thing this is...
But wider, I've seen some churches get creative to continue to reach the lost while many more have sat back and are seemingly waiting to get back to normal...so sad :-(
To sue to get what you want just seems alien to me but maybe it means something different in the US
In the UK I'd [innocently] link it with getting lots of money when you've been wronged by somebody else. Nothing more, nothing less
Cheers
Andy B
@Matthias @Berrybunchfamily, yes DMM! This is what I am working at here in SA, TX.
@Berrybunchfamily the idea of suing the state will likely just be a temporary human response to the oncoming persecution of Christians in the Western world. We who have ears to hear, know the times and season and it’s staring us in the face. Holding on to buildings is not the same thing as holding onto Christ. What we have in America is people who aspire to maintain a church building without Christ as the center.
@Berrybunchfamily
Hi Andy
This sue seems to be the tip of the iceberg of the church system we have grown up with.
The whole situation points out the inability of the church to change and to adapt to new circumstances by moving towards a more dynamic structure, such as DMM or other multiplying house group networks.
It probably has to do with culture, but as a friend of mine once pointed out, if you're culture opposes the gospel, then it just sucks. You shouldn't conform to it in that case.