[ScottM1968]

Boy, where does one start?

I disagree with much of what is said in this article; however, I do agree Christianity today is a far cry from what it should be.

Our divorce rate is markedly above the national average. Sin seems relative. Excommunications are unheard of despite the many justifiable situations for it.

Unfortunately, the "traditional" approach mentioned in this article is also the problem with Christendom.

We need to all get back to what the Bible truly says and follow it with all our heart, mind, and soul.

Flowing robes, boring Mass, and candles have never saved a soul.

But God has.

[Gingersnap]

"Unfortunately, the "traditional" approach mentioned in this article is also the problem with Christendom."

I'd have to disagree with this. It would be difficult to isolate only cause for contemporary problems in Christianity but if I had to do it, I would point to the creeping universal inclusiveness that permeates many churches.

We are no longer "rightly dividing" anything, let alone the Word (which too many have reduced to the Suggestion). We can't seem to accept that not all may be saved and we are unwilling to decry sinful behavior of any kind. Instead of discussing the hurtfulness of sin, we excuse it with pop psychology. Instead of studying our own Christian morality, we are quick accept and incorporate all criticisms of it no matter how degraded the source.

Traditionalism isn't the problem; our destructive need to be liked by other human beings is the problem.