Originally posted by Mean Old Man
Originally posted by john_Mark
Have any of you listened to Dr. Mohler on this subject? I transcribed part of what Mohler said on my blog
http://reformatabaptista.blogspot.com and he did not hold back the truth. I wonder how much MSM time Drs. White and Mohler will get? Or anyone who holds their (our) view?
Mohler was on Dobson's
Focus on the Family program entilted
In Memory of Pope John II, along with a couple of Roman Catholics. Both Mohler and Dobson made it a point to state (in a very guarded and mostly general sense) that they have some problems with certain doctrines of the RCC. But that was about it. The show was actually devoted to singing the praises of the former pope's legacy, particularly his conservative moral stand and how he stood along side of all conservative Christians against Communism and in holding and protecting certain conservative moral values. Niether Mohler nor Dobson proclaimed that the former pope was received into Heaven (as some prominent evangelicals have). Dobson, however, did refer to Roman Catholics as brothers, while Mohler only made a reference to having Roman Catholic friends. Dobson also commented on how he and Colson were the first Protestants to ever speak at some RCC building (they were obviously addressing a political issue, on which conservative Catholics and Protestants agree).
Personally, I feel that this is the kind of thing White is talking about. Here are two prominent evangelicals, who obviously see a problem with the RCC and the Papacy; yet they both choose to highlight and sing praises to JPII's morality and conservative values. I don't necessarily disagree with any of Mohler's or Dobson's comments concerning the former pope's accomplishments. But is this really the kinds of statements evangelicals should be making right now? Should Christians devote their time to praising the moral qualities of false teachers?
[Edited on 4-6-2005 by Mean Old Man]
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