CNLP 611 | Russell Moore on Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention, Why "Normal" Leaders Have Stepped Away Leaving Fringe Leaders in Church Leadership, The Reason The Culture Is Rejecting The Church, Weaponized Nostalgia, and the Outrage Cycle
Nov 14, 2023
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Russell Moore discusses leaving the Southern Baptist Convention, the rise of fringe leaders in church leadership, and the rejection of the church by culture. They explore weaponized nostalgia and the outrage cycle that affects the church. Moore reflects on his conservative upbringing and the decline of institutions. They also discuss their decision to leave the Southern Baptist denomination and the importance of transcending tribalism and focusing on shared values in church leadership.
The loss of credibility in the church is due to a lack of belief in its claimed beliefs.
Cruelty, power, and sexual predation are embraced by some church members.
Tribalization and nostalgia within the church undermine unity and progress.
Deep dives
Credibility in the Church
The loss of credibility in the church is not solely due to secularization or cultural hostility, but because many people perceive that the church does not truly believe what it claims to believe. This lack of credibility undermines the church's witness and trustworthiness.
Hypocrisy and Intent
The problem in the church is not primarily hypocrisy, where one pretends to have virtues they lack, but rather a deeper issue of intent. Some within the church have embraced cruelty, power, and even sexual predation, valuing these behaviors as means to an end.
Tribalism and Nostalgia
The tribalization within the church, characterized by ideological polarization and partisan allegiance, undermines the unity of the body of Christ. Additionally, nostalgia for a perceived ideal past hinders progress and blinds individuals to the realities of fallenness in every era.
Moving Forward with Faith and Renewal
The way forward involves grounding oneself in the word of God and prayer, trusting in the promises of Jesus, and cultivating a conscience informed by the Holy Spirit. It is essential to recognize the dangers of tribalism, nostalgia, and cynicism, and instead seek a renewed vision for the church's mission and witness.
Overcoming Cynicism and Embracing Hope
In the face of challenges and disappointments, it is crucial to avoid succumbing to cynicism or despair. By recognizing one's limitations and seeking God's guidance, hope can be restored and the transformative work of the gospel can continue.
Russell Moore joins Carey to discuss leaving the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
Russell talks about being tried for 'heresy,' why 'normal' leaders have stepped away and allowed fringe leaders to run the church, and why the culture is really rejecting the church.
Russell and Carey also dive into the phenomenon of weaponized nostalgia and the outrage cycle.
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