Someone has to set the tone for all of culture to follow. Think about it: who would you have set the standard? Do you want Michael Moron (er, I mean, Moore) to do the job? Do you want Al Gore setting the stage? Is there anyone in the media, or in Hollywood you prefer?
Now, you might say: "Granted. The ones who must set the pace should be religious people." But now you must answer this question: who will this be? Do you want it to be the pope? Would you feel comfortable with Jimmy Swaggart leading the way? Would you risk your life, and the future generations to an ayatollah, or a dalai lama?
Of course not. What the world needs is men called by God, to serve His church, to set the example, and show the way. Can you think of anyone better qualified, than men who are specially appointed to bring the good news of the Gospel to the world--to change the paradigms that govern the general thought life of all men?
This is why, for instance, I am willing to make the sometimes-audacious statements occasionally made, on this blogsite. (For instance, check out the "Racism" spot, from 8/6/07.) Ideas have to change and evolve. The only question is: who will be the impetus for this?
In the past, the Puritan influence has always been for the good of all. Let us ignite another fire of progress, for the glory of Christ.
The Forum for Ecclesiocentricity is designed to educate Christians and non-Christians alike to understand the Biblical teaching concerning the Church (the "Puritan" church in particular), with regard to its principal role on the earth. When this is achieved, it is hoped that the Church would then be in a better position to convey Christ's redemptive virtues to the civil government (state), and the family. (You may email me at: markjhenninger@gmail.com)
