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For the sake of the Church, the future of the UK, and peoples’ very lives we need to stop excusing Pastors and Leaders who have shared false prophecies or promoted conspiracy theories.
‘Honouring our leaders’ does not mean we don’t hold them to account for their words (1)
‘Honouring our leaders’ does not mean we don’t hold them to account for their words (1)
‘Grace’ doesn’t mean we excuse them when they mislead their flock or lend legitimacy to a lie; whether accidentally or on purpose.
Words have consequences - we have seen the terrible consequences in the US of a generation of leaders who have not been held to account (2)
Words have consequences - we have seen the terrible consequences in the US of a generation of leaders who have not been held to account (2)
Sadly today I have seen a combination of insufficient responses from leaders who have been complicit in stoking confusion and false info.
Some have remained silent, some have made ‘both sides’ statements, & many have avoided responsibility by reminding us ‘not to judge’ (3)
Some have remained silent, some have made ‘both sides’ statements, & many have avoided responsibility by reminding us ‘not to judge’ (3)
What the Church in the West urgently needs to see from leaders is public repentance. Our leaders need to admit culpability, admit they too have been misled. Apologise and seek change. Maybe even step down.
And we need to act too. (4)
And we need to act too. (4)
If our leaders refuse to lead; if they are posting vague statuses about unity and reconciliation without the work of repentance, we must not stay silent.
We must challenge them, and stop giving platforms to those who cannot admit their mistakes or practice repentance (5)
We must challenge them, and stop giving platforms to those who cannot admit their mistakes or practice repentance (5)
We may believe here in the UK we are safe from Trumpism, or Christian Nationalism. But let me remind you the same powers & principalities are active in our own country, sowing seeds of mistrust and confusion.
I have seen prominent leaders sharing Covid misinformation.. (6)
I have seen prominent leaders sharing Covid misinformation.. (6)
.. alongside petitions to open churches for corporate gatherings, twisting bible verses to demand even the vulnerable should gather.
Leaders here too have posted conspiracies and prophesied a Trump victory. Time to say ‘enough’. (7)
Leaders here too have posted conspiracies and prophesied a Trump victory. Time to say ‘enough’. (7)
If you are a leader who has participated in misinformation I plead you to repent, publicly, and lead your church in righteousness.
If you *have* a leader who has participated in misinformation I urge you to challenge them, and no longer be silenced by a twisted honour culture.
If you *have* a leader who has participated in misinformation I urge you to challenge them, and no longer be silenced by a twisted honour culture.
