Religious Tradition requires “proper” decorum in church. But the scripture says: “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary.” (Ps.134:2) “Shout unto God with a voice of triumph.” (Ps.47:1) “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: “make a loud noise, and… “rejoice, and sing praise.” (Ps.98:4) You say you’re not an emotional person? …
Category Archives: Liberty
Beware of Traditions
“You can be superstitious if you want. Or you can be a Christian. But you can’t be both!” In Mark’s gospel, Jesus spoke harshly to the religious leaders. (It was the religious people who crucified the Son of God.) Jesus said to them, “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep …
Tradition of Modesty
Tradition pressures women into bondage over their physical appearance. Godly women are shamed into conformity with some nebulous, subjective standard of “modesty.” Christian men are depicted as hapless victims of their own lusts, powerless to resist shiny objects before their eyes. Women are viewed as guilty, like Salem witches, by virtue of their feminine physique. But the …