What is all of the fuss about? Mad
cow disease is nothing new. It has been poisoning America for years.
It is an insidious disease, scientists tell us, attacking the central nervous
system. The results are not immediate, sometimes taking years to manifest, but
the results are devastating. It slowly hinders ones ability to think, leading
eventually to dementia and the total loss of the power to reason.
"Is our meat supply safe?" the headlines ask. Can you trust Wendy's
and McDonald’s? Can you be sure that the meat at your local grocery is not tainted?
Just to be safe, maybe it would be wise to stop eating meat.
Perhaps we should ask pastors the same questions. Is the meat they are serving
us safe?
The Church, for generations the central nervous system of America, has been
ravaged by Mad Cow. Once the safe-guard of our nation, she has lost her ability
to reason. How else can you explain the inability to distinguish those who are
churched from those who are not? Dementia is running rampant because we have
been fed a contaminated Gospel.
"But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those
who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Hebrews 5:14
The disease infected us quietly. Despite the firm warning of some of our veteran
chefs, our seminaries were turning out a new breed of cooks, with fancy recipes
for a new casserole. It looked good, it tasted fine, and it appeared to have
no negative effects on those who ate it. America, we were told, was ready for
a new dish, one that could be easily prepared in the microwave, and we liked
this new chef. He seemed like such a nice man. Certainly he would not give us
tainted food.
Many pastors were leery at first, holding fast to older, proven methods, warning
about the dangers of feeding people this rotten flesh. But gradually, as they
began to watch those short-order cooks who served this meat grow larger churches,
the temptation became too great. This new, improved hamburger helper, flavored
not with salt, but with the spices of diversity and tolerance, looked and smelled
the same. But it was easier to digest than the food the pastors use to serve
and it required almost no chewing. Seven course meals were out and fast food
was in. Three points and a poem replaced fire and brimstone.
"Feed
my sheep," Jesus said. So the churches did. The new, seeker-friendly menu
was great for business. The cafeteria was full, and more customers were coming
every week. A generation starving for spiritual nourishment was being spoon
fed poison meat.
Consider the entrees these enlightened chefs served.
"Jesus loves you in spite of
your sin. He will be your best buddy"
"Divorce is okay because God wants you to be happy."
"Jesus died to deliver you from poverty. He wants you rich"
"God made you gay. He loves you and so do we"
"Abortion isn't murder. It is a difficult choice between a woman and her
Doctor."
"Open hearts, open doors, open minds"
"Who are you to judge?" "All religions are the same. People just
have different names for God."
Sort
of makes your stomach growl, doesn't it?
Pardon my cold-heartedness PETA, but the chickens have come home to roost.
Someone call the FDA! Some pastors
are spreading Mad Cow disease and America is losing her mind!
Check the symptoms. Gays want to marry and churches bless the union. In fact,
we now have gays offering the sacraments. MOO!
Fifty percent of all Christian marriages end in divorce and the Church crows
about defending the sanctity of that union. MOO!
We have condoms to prevent disease and abortion to prevent children. MOO!
We educate our kids in Godless schools but rave about their sports program.
MOO!
But why worry? Our attendance is up and so is the Dow. Things are looking better.
Mad Cow has taken over. We are losing our minds.
In the area where I live Amish food is gaining popularity. Restaurants serving
"Home-style cooking" have customers standing in line. Sick of fast
food and microwave dinners Americans are finding something of value in the old
ways of cooking. It has a more lasting taste, and as Grandma used to say, it
"sticks to your ribs".
We need a new diet. The time has come when pastors must feed the flock something that "sticks to the ribs". Years of greasy Grace have lead to a dazzling showcase but an empty stockroom. Rewrite the menu and include some old family basics.
"The soul that sins, it shall
die" Ezekiel 18:20
"God hates the workers of iniquity". Psalm 11:5
"In righteousness He doth judge and make war." Rev. 19:11
"Be not deceived for God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man sows, that
also shall he reap." Galatians 6:7
"Be ye Holy, for I am Holy". 1 Peter 1:16
Alexis de Tocqueville is credited with having said:
"I sought for the key to the greatness and genius of America in her harbors,
in her fertile fields and boundless forests; in her rich mines and vast world
commerce; in her public school system and institutions of learning. I sought
for it in her democratic Congress and matchless Constitution. Not until I went
into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness
did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because
America is Good, and if America ever ceases to be good America will cease to
be great."
Any nutritionists will
tell you "You are what you eat." America, look in the mirror. Do you
like what you see?
Mooo!
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A former high school football coach sued by the ACLU in 1999 for praying with his football team, Coach Daubenmire is President of PassThe Salt Ministries and Minutemen United, which are dedicated to standing for Christian values in the Public arena.