Published 6 months, 3 weeks agoOf course, being outside the mainstream is not always a bad thing for pastors—it depends on what the issue is. We can be sure that after this election season, political handlers will be vetting former pastors and theological endorsers far more extensively. The new political rule will be: “No more pastor disasters.” Which likely means no more pastors in the spotlight.
This development will be no great loss for pastors. Posing with a president is a heady experience for pastors, but proximity to political power does not always enhance their spiritual stature (Billy Graham himself might admit as much).
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I think the article is accurate. And that saddens me.
Have we forgotten that the role of the church is to be a source of prophetic, constructive criticism? Or has the idolatry of nationalism (which I honestly think is taking root in Canada as well) eclipsed actual Christian faith?
It sadden me that the only acceptable point-of-view for pastors or poilitican is to not be critical of public policy or the nation.
I thought it was a powerful editorial also, and sad.
Your point about nationalism is well taken.