This is one of the best, if not the best analysis of evangelical / fundamentalist mindsets that I have read. It explains the reason that individuals in this group are so consistently and obdurately resistant not only to change but also to the recognition and admission that any change in their own minsets and practices is warranted. The Isaiah quote and the corresponding identification of the actual, named sins of Sodom as listed and analyzed at the time establish a solid basis for reflection by members of these groups - if only they allow humility to grow in themselves first and approach their scriptures with an open and loving heart. Unfortunately, the careers and growing riches of the purveyors of the current fundamentalist and evangelical perversions depend upon evangelical and fundamentalist leaders pushing their greed and intolerance lessons as far as they can. Until demanding the widow's last dime upon pain of hell is exposed for the grift it is, the corporate churches and their devilish pastors will continue to live high on the pain and misery of those they have duped.
Your post was so helpful. I have felt at times that something was wrong with me because I just could not understand some of my friend and family and what they believed these days. I thought I was the one lost. I know my heart and how I live and their attitudes just did not align with Jesus as I understand him. Thank you so much for pointing out how delusional these christians have become.
Wow!!! Thank you for this from the beginning to its end….. thoughtful, precise….. Trouble, as you so eloquently noted…. they have been forgiven, past, present and future… just haven’t allowed that forgiveness to abide in their hearts, so they walk as Jesus did and does with wide eyes open to the hurting, the unseen, the marginalized, the different…
I won’t be as elegant as others in my appreciation of your explanation. Your theory neatly describes the world view of evangelicals and fundamentalists. It also contains depressing news for the Democratic Party. Your analysis is also uncomplicated; it was certainly easy for this agnostic to follow. As Occam and his razor remind us, there’s great power in the simpler explanation.
This is one of the best, if not the best analysis of evangelical / fundamentalist mindsets that I have read. It explains the reason that individuals in this group are so consistently and obdurately resistant not only to change but also to the recognition and admission that any change in their own minsets and practices is warranted. The Isaiah quote and the corresponding identification of the actual, named sins of Sodom as listed and analyzed at the time establish a solid basis for reflection by members of these groups - if only they allow humility to grow in themselves first and approach their scriptures with an open and loving heart. Unfortunately, the careers and growing riches of the purveyors of the current fundamentalist and evangelical perversions depend upon evangelical and fundamentalist leaders pushing their greed and intolerance lessons as far as they can. Until demanding the widow's last dime upon pain of hell is exposed for the grift it is, the corporate churches and their devilish pastors will continue to live high on the pain and misery of those they have duped.
Thank you for your work.
Your post was so helpful. I have felt at times that something was wrong with me because I just could not understand some of my friend and family and what they believed these days. I thought I was the one lost. I know my heart and how I live and their attitudes just did not align with Jesus as I understand him. Thank you so much for pointing out how delusional these christians have become.
Wow!!! Thank you for this from the beginning to its end….. thoughtful, precise….. Trouble, as you so eloquently noted…. they have been forgiven, past, present and future… just haven’t allowed that forgiveness to abide in their hearts, so they walk as Jesus did and does with wide eyes open to the hurting, the unseen, the marginalized, the different…
Zack, this message will preach. Thanks for sharing, Lord remove the scales from my eyes and heart.
As a retired pastor and historical theologian I agree
I won’t be as elegant as others in my appreciation of your explanation. Your theory neatly describes the world view of evangelicals and fundamentalists. It also contains depressing news for the Democratic Party. Your analysis is also uncomplicated; it was certainly easy for this agnostic to follow. As Occam and his razor remind us, there’s great power in the simpler explanation.
I’ve been reading Psalm 5 over and over because it’s so relevant.
Zach
Due to your comment regarding my post on The Wright Report I decided to check you out.
As time permits I will digest your writing in more depth. For now Im undecided about your writings.
I don’t know what The Wright Report is or what comment or post you’re referring to.