Tired of religious leaders and ministries reading the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in another in an attempt to "make the Bible relevant?" Tired of being told that God is upset, that's why 9-11 happened—he's mad and that's the reason for hurricanes, wars, and strokes for world leaders? Burned out with religion trying to control you rather than help you discover and experience freedom in Christ?

What WOULD Jesus say about all of this? More importantly, what DOES he say? If you long for rest in Christ, if you yearn for relief from religious burdens, if you really believe that it might be possible for God to be happy with you — YOU NEED...

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The Problem with Headline Theology

What difference does it make if you believe the end is just around the corner? How can that hurt anyone? Here are just a few ways in which “prediction addiction” is harmful and toxic.

  • Distracts from the central message of the gospel—that Christ died to save the world.
  • Discourages Christians from “good works”—serving other human beings and improving the world around them.
  • Is based on, and encourages, unsound and speculative interpretation of the Bible.
  • Discourages responsible stewardship (the world will end soon, so why bother?).
  • Focuses on human personalities, who must constantly reinterpret prophecy in light of world events.
  • Encourages legalism—what you can do to escape the Tribulation.
  • Encourages Christian isolationism and escapism.
  • Motivates based on fear (saving one’s self), rather than love.
  • Produces an unstable faith, focused on changing world events, rather than in Christ.
  • Burns Christians out. After failed predictions, many lose faith and give up on Christianity.
...for more see Why Pop Theology Should Be 'Left Behind' (PDF file)
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