What a contradiction in terms! (I think!) When you consider the King James Version of the Holy Bible, describes the words of Christ Jesus the Nazarene as having been directly quoted: "My kingdom is not of this world:" (John 18:36) to then solicit "the world," through its very secular media (in advertising and commercial) outlets, to "attract" potential "church goers," just seems a little "misguided."

Of late, several different church organizations (including Methodist's) have "fiscally" endeavored themselves to the tune of some "114 to184" mil, (in real money!) to engage a new "global" advertising campaign! (While some human being in this world starves?) Effortlessly, I would "normally" think an endeavor of this nature would be preposterous! However, in light of gay pastors, same-sex marriages, and a new "rainbow scripture," all under the guise of "political correctness," I'm not surprised.

Even though, I doubt this is what Christ Jesus meant. What ever happened to "separation of church and state?" Can man genuinely "regulate-out" values in human relations through his political system? Probably so, but not without repercussions!

This is what Afromerica means when we say, "this society has failed!" It is "irresponsible!" These "church organizations," are simply seeking a "money tree" from which to "pick." (I suppose they figure, "why shouldn't they have their piece of the pie!") Just so you know, Afromerica knows you and we have rejected your illness.

It takes strength to stand by your world, not everyone will have strength, yet those who do, will not always utilize it. Be any of this as it may, 114 mil is a lot of money to invest in a television commercial. Personally, I can just see the potential "parishioners" running in by the droves after viewing one of these commercials, can't you?

The church of "Ladder Day Saints" has been doing it for years, haven't you noticed? Obviously, in "today's gospel," there is no need for faith. (At least according to some.) In their own bible, (maybe,) it reads: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" (Romans 1:20.) And this also proves Afromerica's point. Secular propaganda!

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