Wednesday July 9
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Luther And Hitler
Martin Luther, one of history’s great men of faith in Christ, took a wrong turn. The results in human history have been devastating. His achievements are many, and they have endured across time. Sadly, so have his flaws. Martin Luther let an age-old evil rise up within him, and it wound up ruling a significant part of his life and legacy. At one point, it practically destroyed his German homeland. The old evil was an unreasoning hatred for Jews. Luther did not always hold such views. Early in his life, he wrote, “Absurd theologians defend hatred for the Jews.” Later, he grew frustrated at his inability to convince rabbinical leaders of a Christian understanding of the Old Testament. His frustration turned to bitterness and then hatred. Eventually, he would call for the burning of synagogues and Jewish schools, the razing of Jewish homes, the confiscation of their prayer books, and the silencing of rabbis.
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Shepherds Without Scripture: What Do Today’s Pastors Really Believe?
When was the last time you asked your pastor what they actually believe? Not about their favorite worship songs or denominational affiliation--but about the bedrock truths of the Christian faith. Do they believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Do they preach the reality of Hell? Are they convinced that Adam and Eve were real people and not just symbolic figures in a myth?
When was the last time you asked your pastor what they actually believe? Not about their favorite worship songs or denominational affiliation--but about the bedrock truths of the Christian faith. Do they believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Do they preach the reality of Hell? Are they convinced that Adam and Eve were real people and not just symbolic figures in a myth?
