Monday, April 21, 2008

What Is The Liberal Social Gospel Movement?

Dr. Couch, it seems that Barack Obama's pastor is into the liberal Social Gospel movement. It sounds like kingdom-now theology and postmillennialism. Would you explain this?

ANSWER: You are correct but his theology is even worse than that. He is into Liberation Black Theology which is full blown socialism and communism. Black Theology calls for the destruction of "white power" and even the elimination of the white race if it is not subdued and tempered. This and the Social Gospel is just warmed over liberalism. The great doctrines of Scripture are demeaned and down-played. Social and political action is what Christ was all about, and should be today the main focuses of Christian activity.

And yes, all in the liberal camp would be into the kingdom-now and postmillennial movement. We are building the kingdom by social and political action. If we just tweak society a bit we will bring into the world peace and harmony.

But there is more going on that is even worse. The Green Movement, fired up by the ignorant younger yuppy crowd, is removing all of our freedoms of choice and movement. It is certainly important to be responsible for the world God has given us but they are going beyond normal responsibility. They are into full control of both your thoughts and actions. They are virtually atheistic in their philosophy and activities. They believe humans are alone and must save the world. God is not around. They would deny prophecy that tells us this world is going to self-destruct by the providence and direct action of God in His anger against a sinful world.

Thanks for asking.
Dr. Mal Couch