I’m right with Trevin on the issue of antinomianism (just have a look at my blog!). When you have 60% of American churchgoers admitting to regular use of porn, Christians admitting to being *producers* of the stuff, and 84% of Christian singles being sexually active, something is desperately wrong. Sadly, the youth leaders aren’t saying anything about this, because too many of them are caught up in it themselves. Then you have the whole gay issue, and the divorce rate, which given current levels of immorality among Christian youth can only continue increasing for the next 25 years. That’s just too sad for words.

I agree with you, Scott, when you say “the important thing is they are dressed.” If current trends continue, though, in another 10 years or so they may not be …

I am not denying that there are many styles of worship that can be valid and valuable for local congregations. God is blessed by a variety of worship styles, no doubt.

What I am concerned about is the tendency within local congregations to segregate based on worship style. Even if such offerings are well-intended, they communicate to the outside world that our local congregation is more united around age and musical preference than around the cross.

If the message is the word of God but the music has a rock beat as opposed to a choir, it should not matter. The word is the word. If consumerism is bringing someone to Christ then it works. Some people like to wear slacks others Dockers. The important things is they are dressed.

The word of God stands tall through everything. I am not sure if it is a consumerist mindset but people are different. We choose to worship in different ways. As long as we keep the focus on the main thing.

If the church is doing God’s work His way, God will determine its success.

Now is not the time for Christians to drop this issue. I agree with Trevin that pro-life people (I will not just limit this view to christians because a Hindu can be pro-life)need to be engaging on this issue now and bring it up in conversation. Let’s not view it as “impolite dinner conversation.” Let’s talk about abortion with boldness as well as in reasonable and fact based tones and approaches.

God bless the person who invented the ultrasound machine. This technology combined with the internet can help change people’s hearts on when life begins.

Yes, as Trevin stated, President Obama will likely set us back legislatively in regards to abortion. But we cannot become apathetic on this issue. Victory for the unborn is still possible.

We can end abortion if the church becomes a more effective reflection of Christ and wins enough souls. Abortion is a sin matter, and if enough people turn to Christ, then yes, abortion can one day become an unthinkable practice.