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http://VrienDuineN.tripod.com During our time here at The Open Door Community I have struggled with the question of why mainline church communities are not more involved in social activism. Every major denominational body (with the exception of the Southern Baptists) came out against the war; so the church as a body seems support the idea of issues being brought to the churches.
This leads me to the question of what the responsibility of the leaders of the church are. Is it to preach what the congregation wants to hear and not upset anyone, or is it to pastor and guide the congregation in issues that might upset some people, but that people need to hear
Maybe for some their stance has changed now that the war has begun. People might feel that it is unpatriotic to voice an opinion against the war and not support our troops. I think we should support our troops, but it should be supporting then in a decision not to fight in this war not supporting the fighting of this war. This support should extend to financial and legal aid that they will need if they follow this advice (see March-April Sojourners Magazine pg. 15).
Jon
