As this is my first post on my newly created blogspot, I want to assure you that you have now entered a site dedicated to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Be it theological, or whatever, there will be no punches pulled here. We live in an age where idealism is the god, and both hollywood and washington bow at it's altar, and the multitude of liberal churches encourage the same. I will not withhold identity of persons to protect their "innocence" nor hold back from mentioning the exact denominations that are completely demonized. Yet, we shall definately have some fun, laugh, and laugh some more, while also speaking the truth in the truest love their is, Christ our Substitute.
Building on that "idealism" theme, I read perhaps one the greatest quotes the other day, which describes me, my family (so far), and many of the sheep I serve as shepherd: Cynicism is idealism beat up by reality. Doesn't this say it all, folks? Christians, and especially LCMS confessional/liturgical Lutherans are decried as too cynical. But you see, we deal with reality!
- Real Scripture ~ the entire Word of God
- Real Incarnation ~ the Word made flesh in Christ
- Real Bloodshed ~ the Passion and Death of Christ
- Real Life ~ the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead
- Real Baptism ~ the Washing that joins us to Christ's death and resurrection
- Real Absolution ~ the Forgiveness of sins
- Real Eucharist ~ the true Body and Blood of Christ for us Christians to eat and drink
- Real Cross ~ the life of every believer under Christ's cross bearing his own 'till death
"This is the Life" GK, and no other. It makes every Lutheran, and every Lutheran pastor a cynic, if he's confessionally honest, and has an ounce of intellect. Yes, dear Pres. K, when you held up the sign at your second (or was it the first) term election that said, "This is the Life," if you only knew that Real Life and confessed it fully and always! (Many of you know who GK is... In the words of a northwoods pastor [myself] who likes to refer to this this third-termer pres. of the LCMess [thank you, generalscuttlebutt] as "Pope Geraldo Da Turd").
I am a cynic, and that makes me a realist, because I must deal with reality, not what' ideal. Cynicism is idealism beat up by reality. Learn this, and see how this describes what's Lutheran as well.
Well, all for now. I will post as much as possible.
Regards,
The Northwoods Luther
1 comment:
Northwoods Luther,
You expounded on the dangers of the godless idealism which exists in our world today.
This is true. But an equally dangerous idealogy threatening Christ's church today is pragmatism. Doing that which is "practical" seems to drive what is one of the most destructive forces to Christian orthodoxy - namely the Church Growth Movement (which in many respects can also be considered pietism revisited).
Northwoods Luther, could you please comment on pragmatism and how it is effecting the church today?
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