Thanks for clearing that up, R.C.

I just got a letter from R.C. Sproul of Ligonier Ministries. In his letter he reveals that he is "skeptical about polls that survey Christian beliefs and practices, especially when the terms "Evangelical Christian" or "Born-again Christian" are used so loosely that they lack the precision necessary for solid definition. Alas, often the questions posed on such surveys are bathed in ambiguity that skews the results."

What this all comes down to is that "a vast majority of people who identify themselves as "Evangelical" maintain a secular life and worldview. This indicates that...

People have warm feelings for Jesus, but they think more like pagans."

He goes on to say that there is a crisis of spiritual growth in America. We can only grow spiritually by growing in our understanding of the Word of God. We are a pitiful people. We think of Jesus as someone to cuddle up with at night, but during the day we go about our sinful ways with barely a thought of Him as the Holy and Righteous God that He is.

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14

I have always wondered about people who make claims to Christianity, but the fruit (or lack of it) on their vine proves otherwise. I pray that we'll see the people of our great nation awakened to the Truth, that we won't continue to base our faith on our feelings. May we turn from our sin and seek the forgiveness of a loving and gracious God.

Rejoicing because of His grace and mercy,
Marla