I am Reverend Steven D. Martin, and for the past two decades, I have grappled with a crucial question: Why are Christian leaders often found on the wrong side of history? This introspection has been a journey, one that has led me to scrutinize our past to glean insights for our present. It’s not about criticizing the church out of bitterness; it’s about understanding our missteps to avoid repeating them. The stark revelations of the Church’s failures during the Third Reich have been particularly illuminating. As we embark on this exploration, we aim to unravel the complexities of those times to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
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I am Reverend Steven D. Martin, and for the past two decades, I have grappled with a crucial question: Why are Christian leaders often found on the wrong side of history? This introspection has been a journey, one that has led me to scrutinize our past to glean insights for our present. It’s not about criticizing the church out of bitterness; it’s about understanding our missteps to avoid repeating them. The stark revelations of the Church’s failures during the Third Reich have been particularly illuminating. As we embark on this exploration, we aim to unravel the complexities of those times to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
Christian Nationalism From a Church Musician's Perspective
The Altar and the Eagle
13 minutes 10 seconds
1 year ago
Christian Nationalism From a Church Musician's Perspective
Every pastor I know struggles with the Sunday that follows July 4. There is often a push to celebrate this patriotic holiday in a way that diminishes the reign of Christ, and Chris Warrington, Director of Music at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Bethesda, Maryland, finds this especially true in the hymns we sing on this Sunday. Today, Chris shares his clear and conciliatory message with the experience of leading music in today's Christian Church.
The Altar and the Eagle
I am Reverend Steven D. Martin, and for the past two decades, I have grappled with a crucial question: Why are Christian leaders often found on the wrong side of history? This introspection has been a journey, one that has led me to scrutinize our past to glean insights for our present. It’s not about criticizing the church out of bitterness; it’s about understanding our missteps to avoid repeating them. The stark revelations of the Church’s failures during the Third Reich have been particularly illuminating. As we embark on this exploration, we aim to unravel the complexities of those times to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
