Cindy K

Yet another one of these Brave New Ersatz Calvinists.

I find the lack of pretense refreshing in a way, but more is not better.  I have seen enough televangelist hair (both men and women) to make me sick for two lifetimes.  So the Jeans and T-shirt Coffee House style that was popular when I was young appeals to me.  I love frank discussion, so that appeals to me.  And those who follow fast on my heels in age (like Driscoll) are sick of the fakes that were busted while we were growing up.

But this is ridiculous.  I don’t understand why these guys are this arrogant and boiling with anger.  I learned about some very evil things that were done with impunity and how some of these things have been essentially washed away through money and intimidation.  Just really sick things that have been done.  And I don’t know where the fear of God plays into things for these people or whether the fear God at all.  They certainly expect people to walk in awe and fear of them, though.

I’d heard that Rick Warren is also pretty authoritarian and requires that a covenant be signed stating that people won’t challenge the elders or question the pastor.  Does anyone know if this is an urban myth or not, or where I would have heard this?