A Real Conundrum
So Anne Rice has announced that she is quitting Christianity! Can someone really do that? “Absolutely”, I suspect would be the answer that John Wesley would offer, but probably not John Calvin; I think Wesley would further add that we can give our salvation back but it cannot be stolen away. I have often wondered, is that what Judas Iscariot did for thrity shekels of silver, or was his action more of a colossal mistake without counting the costs?
Anyway, like all thickening plots there is more! Anne has declared at the same time she is quitting Christianity, that she is remaining committed to Christ… Interesting concept. Can a person quit the Body of Christ and still claim Christ as Savior and Lord and live in all the benefits of His Kingdom reign and Christ’s atonement? I think not.
Seems to me that the Bible is clear that being a part of the Body of Christ is not an optional accessory to be declared for those who claim saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Now, for the most important part. Who is it in Anne Rice’s life that can offer her the life saving gift of theological clarity? Another case of theology really does matter. Your thoughts?
I think her problem, like many others, is to be confused between Christian foundation and un-Christian behavior of some Christians. The very core of Christianity is to have Jesus redeem us from sins which we cannot possibly do by our own power. Honestly, Ann Rice is just another human being no different than us and us Christians who struggle day in and day out to live a life following Christ. Has she examined herself and her own behavior? Does she think she is already so perfectly living in Christ? If so, devote her energy in helping other Christians to live that way as well. Stop accusations and start to consider others better than yourself! We fail all the time. It has nothing to do with the foundation of Christianity but the sinful natures of human beings.
After reading a few of Anne’s brief comments on the subject, it seems she has swerved into the whole reason and purpose for the existence of our Emmanuel. What I don’t understand is, how will she now decide whom to love and embrace, and whom will she decide to reject?
Hey Anne – no disrespect intended but if you ever find the perfect church, don’t spoil it by joining.
Thanks Darrell. It appears there is some theological confusion in our culture that we can somehow be “in Christ” and yet refuse to be a part of the “Body of Christ”.