In the United States are we really practicing what the Bible teaches? Sometimes it's hard to separate the truth of the Bible from the way it's practiced in a given culture. So let's take a look at American Traditionalism compared with Biblical Christianity. Maybe we can start to see the problem, and if so, perhaps also see the solution. But understand, patriotism is not a sin. But one must keep the first things first.
American Traditionalism Actual Biblical Christianity
Salvation: Being a good person, attending church Faith in Jesus & his work on cross
Worldview: I'm a Patriotic American I'm literally a citizen of Heaven
Tolerance: I don't want to offend anyone This is the truth, politely, I love you
(or) its exactly like this and no other way we don't have to agree, but that's my position
Evangelism: Religion stays in church I actively share my faith with friends, family, etc
Foreign Policy: Just war, we need to get the terrorists Pray for and love the terrorists into repentance
Lost people: Keep druggies, prostitutes and gays out Welcome sinners to repentance with compassion
Relevance: Seeker friendly? No way! Constantly becoming all things to all people in
cultural presentation; adapting always
Sovereignty: God gets Sunday, the rest is mine God is literally sovereign over all aspects of my life
Resurrection: I don't know, faith is blind Yes, I really truly believe Jesus is alive in Heaven
Pastor: Rebukes you, and yells at you, condemns Loves, encourages, and exhorts congregation
Powerful, too busy to see you Literally considers himself a humble servant
Congregation: Weekly holier-than-thou session Loving humble flock of troubled sinners repenting
Daily life: God is a part of my life God is the engine of my entire life
