Christian lies and confusion

 

I wrote yesterday about "new wave" Christian teaching aimed at making people feel good and comfortable rather than proclaiming the Word of God.. 

Sermons these days rarely confront modern style living which tends to promote selfishness, greed and anger. There's too much anger in the world today, and very little caring and empathy. Many have lost their way and turn to materialism as a means to soothe their confusions and frustrations.

Preachers seldom talk about sin and the influence of Satan in our lives. He is sidelined and treated as a euphemism for evil, or for being a little naughty. And he prefers it this way because it allows him to do his evil work "under the radar" undetected by most people.

What was once considered wrong and against God's teaching is now viewed in a more positive light as if previous beliefs were archaic and misguided.

God is portrayed as a benevolent all-loving and caring individual that He will not really send anyone to hell for eternity. He will welcome all to Heaven and will eventually forgive everyone; even the devil. 

Such "comfort blanket" Theology soothes lost souls into believing that all behaviour is acceptable as long as it is well intentioned. 

For example, there's the false belief that God loves us all and does not want us to suffer. So if someone is terminally ill with no hope of getting better, or is in a coma, God would wish for an end to their suffering and it is loving and considerate for us to terminate life in order to stop their pain. A similar argument is advanced in support of abortion.

Every thought and action seems motivated by a feel good factor and permanent comfort and happiness.

This kind of thinking has permeated into personal marital relationships. There's a view pushed around that we are not meant to be  monogamous creatures. Married couples are encouraged to have an "open marriage" and to experiment with various partners, of either sex, as long as they both agree to do so. Such "open and honest" relationships would strengthen one's marriage (apparently) and in some cases  threesome intimacies in bed with one's partner are depicted as invigorating a "tired" marriage.

There's even a TV program over here which encourages choosing one's partners on Naked Attraction alone. Contestants are seen in full frontal close-up nakedness with various body parts discussed in details before a choice of partner is made.

All in all, the pursuit of permanent happiness, instant gratification and indulgent greed is acceptable in a society which has lost its moral compass and does not know where to find it.

Christianity seems in retreat and Satan laughs quietly.