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The Christian Mafia
Every time I Try to Get Out They Keep Dragging Me Back In. . .
The Rev. Brian M. Abshire
When "Bob" entered my office, I could see that he was visibly anxious, agitated and upset. I had been surprised when he called and asked for an appointment; after all, he was a long time member of the ?other? Reformed church in town and I had wondered why he would want to talk to me.
After getting some coffee and making polite conversation "Bob" finally got to the point. "Thank you for seeing me, Pastor," he began. "I have a serious theological question and I need your help."
Well, his own pastor had somewhat of a reasonably good reputation on theological issues, so I asked, "Why me and not your own pastor?"
"He's the problem. You see, I've been offered a promotion at work that will mean moving my family to another city. My pastor says that I am not allowed to take the promotion if it means leaving the church. He just warned me that if I do, I will be excommunicated for violating my covenant vows of church membership."
Sadly, "Bob's" situation is not as unusual as one might think.
please, read the rest here.
Posted by tim at August 24, 2005 12:54 PM
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