What Ever Happened to Respect?: America’S Loss of Respect for PastorsIs there something taking place in our beloved country? It seems the respect for our government, society, and religious institutions are eroding. America is losing its influence and respect as a world leader. Many of our citizens believe our country is beyond saving from absolute destruction. They say we have crossed the threshold of no return. There are many reasons for these thoughts of doom, but one glaring observation stands out. Our citizens are not focused on fundamental family traditions, less government involvement in our lives and strong Christian ethics. There is a silent movement away from respecting the leaders of our government, communities and churches. Our minds are bombarded with thoughts from free thinkers who have no Christian values. Even the mindset of pastors is changing. This is alarming because the fate of our nation rests in the minds of its leaders! Dr. Ayers has opened my thinking to the possibility of a potential danger lurking within our churches and society a failure to respect those in authority. It was difficult for me to accept my role as a pastor in this assault of Satan upon us. I agree with Phil in his assessment that we need a revival! -A local pastor in the Roanoke Valley If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. -Abraham Lincoln Lord, help us who cannot preach to pray for the man who does! Have you, dear Friend, who cannot preach, made a point of praying for the pastor of the Church to which you belong? It is a great sin on the part of Church members if they do not daily sustain their pastor by their prayers! -Charles Spurgeon -1892, Sermon #2261 |
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... philosophy which was heavily influence by the European ways of thinking. Abraham Lincoln analyzed this circumstance by realizing the philosophy taught in school will become the philosophy government. The dangers that arose from this ...
... philosophy which was heavily influence by the European ways of thinking. Abraham Lincoln analyzed this circumstance by realizing the philosophy taught in school will become the philosophy government. The dangers that arose from this ...
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... taking back America. I believe that Satan's entire plan of infiltrating false religious and philosophical doctrine into the populace of this country is to ultimately bring down pastors; not presidents or anyone else because pastors x.
... taking back America. I believe that Satan's entire plan of infiltrating false religious and philosophical doctrine into the populace of this country is to ultimately bring down pastors; not presidents or anyone else because pastors x.
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... Philosopher Ruth Benedict (1887-1948) influenced our culture with the idea that one's moral and religious beliefs are dependent on one's specific cultural experiences. She stated the culture dictates authority. I see Satan slipping into ...
... Philosopher Ruth Benedict (1887-1948) influenced our culture with the idea that one's moral and religious beliefs are dependent on one's specific cultural experiences. She stated the culture dictates authority. I see Satan slipping into ...
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... philosopher Richard Rorty (1931-2007) summarized our society as being pretty good the way it is. It's sad but I think most people still agree with his analogy; not exactly what most pastors would say. More recently, philosophers Robert ...
... philosopher Richard Rorty (1931-2007) summarized our society as being pretty good the way it is. It's sad but I think most people still agree with his analogy; not exactly what most pastors would say. More recently, philosophers Robert ...
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... philosophical and ethical issues of our society. Some of these issues are: non-traditional marriages, gays being ordained as pastors, women being ordained as pastors, corruption in politics, philosophical and scientific differences with ...
... philosophical and ethical issues of our society. Some of these issues are: non-traditional marriages, gays being ordained as pastors, women being ordained as pastors, corruption in politics, philosophical and scientific differences with ...
Contents
Why Respect Pastors? | 1 |
Pastoring in the Early Days 1600 1700 | 13 |
Pastoring Becomes Localized More Diverse and Difficult 17001800 | 23 |
America and Pastoring was Changing 1800 1900 | 43 |
The Pastor Becomes a Professional 1900 2012 | 55 |
So Where is America Now? | 65 |
Does Fundamentalism Harm or Help? | 83 |
A Fresh Look at Some Old Truths | 105 |
A Final Thought | 173 |
Appendix A A Sample Case Study | 179 |
Appendix B Hartford Seminary Research | 185 |
Appendix C Clerical Dismissals in Colonial and Revolutionary New Hampshire | 189 |
Appendix D Summary of Behaviors and Attitudes of Respect | 191 |
End Notes | 193 |
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So Simple Yet So Hard To Apply | 121 |
Gaining Respect by Renewing our Minds | 137 |
Strategies for Restoring Pastoral Respectability | 151 |
VITA | 211 |
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