"Sometimes theology has dealt with abstract disquisitions more related to human rationality than to God's plan of salvation for humanity; but even more often, theology has become trapped in practical forms of idolatry. Theology has too often been an instrument for the king or the powers that be, in ancient and modern times. Some theologians are providing intellectual support for global capitalism, the new empire, or simply the current unjust status quo. In that task they come close to certain currents of secular thought that take God (and God's poor) out of the public discourse."—Rooted in Jesus Christ, page 4
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Wow, them's fighting words! Alas, they are also only too true. May God forgive us our myopic following of social trends instead of the cross of Christ. May He open our eyes to see where we have fallen for the latest social trend and jumped on the latest bandwagon. May we only follow in the steps of Christ, not culture!
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