True Discernment

“We don’t claim that our religion is superior to all others.”

“Our congregations have adopted a Welcome Statement; that affirms that other religions can be as good for their followers as Christianity is for us”

Apparently they do not read God’s Word:

John 14:6:

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Romans 1:18-25:

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

from The Center for Progressive Christianity:

Pluralism Sunday Sponsored by The Center for Progressive Christianity

 

On Pentecost Sunday May 11, 2008, churches around the world will dedicate their worship to a celebration of our interfaith world. Progressive Christians thank God for religious diversity! We don’t claim that our religion is superior to all others. We can grow closer to God and deeper in compassion-and we can understand our own traditions better-through a greater awareness of the world’s religions. Last year’s event, on May 27, 2007, was celebrated in at least 65 Christian churches in the United States, England, Australia, and Canada.

 

This year, we expect many more congregations to participate.  Sponsored by The Center for Progressive Christianity

 

Pluralism Sunday is initiated by The Center for Progressive Christianity. It is a network of about 370 churches nationwide. Our congregations have adopted a Welcome Statement; that affirms that other religions can be as good for their followers as Christianity is for us.  Pluralism Sunday is co-sponsored by The Institute for Progressive Christianity, The Network of Spiritual Progressives , and CrossWalkAmerica .   

 

We are asking that churches interested in participating to email our Pluralism Sunday Coordinator, Rev. Jim Burklo with your name, your church and denomination, mailing address, and church website address, and also with your plans for holding the event in your church.     

 

An Outreach Opportunity for Progressive Churches - Participating churches are profiled in TCPC’s publicity releases, creating an evangelism opportunity for your congregation. The number of people looking on the TCPC website for churches like yours is topping 40,000 per month these days!