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The Prodigal Church - Rescuing Spirituality from Religion (Paperback)
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In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women
centering on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece
where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome where it became
an institution. Next, it moved to Europe, where it became a
culture. And, finally, it moved to America where it became an
enterprise. -- Richard Halverson Most would agree that the modern
church has become a disgraceful place, which still houses an
eternal truth. Even when faced with this knowledge it is difficult
to break away from our traditions. How do we rescue our own
spirituality from the church? We shall cut tradition away from
truth and let truth stand on its own. Tradition is a prison housing
truth and religion is the hangman of spirituality. Both truth and
spirit can be rescued with the courage to question and still
believe. We will attempt to use the "double-edged approach" of
faith in God and historical - political scrutiny of the church. The
errors of religion are placed along side the beauty of the
spiritual view of the mystical church. It is hoped that such a dual
approach may lend itself to a more balanced view while mimicking
the feelings many of us now harbor for the modern church. We come
to the church with fear and disdain of its judgment and greed, all
the while seeking God's love and mercy. When the truth is revealed
God can still be seen in the rumble of what has become the church.
He is beckoning the individual soul. The personal path is made
clear in these pages.
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