“The very things that the prophets and that Jesus put at the center as primary are not being heard in the pews in this country,” Barber said. “And that is a deficit that we believe is a form of pastoral malpractice.”

  • ilinamorato
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    8
    ·
    1 year ago

    When Christians seek power, it always goes badly. Jesus specifically warned his apostles about it several times, yet the Church still refuses to listen.

    • Fades
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      6
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      when anyone seeks power it goes badly

      • ilinamorato
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        1 year ago

        Fair point. But Christianity in particular is about giving up power for the benefit of those in need. It’s kind of Jesus’ whole deal.