He rode the HMS Beagle to the Galapagos Islands as a naturalist. He made brilliant observations finding 13 species of finch of varying phenotype. In 1859, Charles Darwin published his findings in the famous On the Origin of Species. He expounded on his theory of natural selection, extrapolating his evidence into unmerited territories. His unfounded conclusions would shock not only the scientific community, but every sphere of the modern world.
Unfortunately, the Church of the day fell for the bait and responded aggressively and angrily. In the process, I believe that we lost much credibility as we reacted outside of an anointing of love. Eventually, we too adapted to the social implications of his discoveries.
In churches today, we have a survival of the fittest mentality. The weak - children and elders - are seldom found with middle aged and young adults. While they are celebrated in the Bible, they are separated and disrepected today. We have followed a pattern of the world. As soon as we find a more gifted speaker or worship leader, we move to elect the old out of his/her position or change churches. Not having evolved from animals, we have certainly acted as such. I repent.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." (Romans 12:2)
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." (Luke 18:16)
"Honor your father and mother." (Exodus 20:12)
Unfortunately, the Church of the day fell for the bait and responded aggressively and angrily. In the process, I believe that we lost much credibility as we reacted outside of an anointing of love. Eventually, we too adapted to the social implications of his discoveries.
In churches today, we have a survival of the fittest mentality. The weak - children and elders - are seldom found with middle aged and young adults. While they are celebrated in the Bible, they are separated and disrepected today. We have followed a pattern of the world. As soon as we find a more gifted speaker or worship leader, we move to elect the old out of his/her position or change churches. Not having evolved from animals, we have certainly acted as such. I repent.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." (Romans 12:2)
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." (Luke 18:16)
"Honor your father and mother." (Exodus 20:12)
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