Why Pastors Avoid the Culture War

Doug Giles has a great column out entitled "10 Reasons Why Pastors Avoid the Culture War."

I've seen pastors that fit any number of these descriptions. Fortunately, this type isn't as common in South Dakota. There are some outstanding men of God around here that, when it comes time to do business for Christ in the public square, you know they're going to be there.

For the rest of you...well, read these reasons and ask yourself if any of these fit you. Then go read Giles' description to be sure.

If these do fit you, then it's time to fix it. God is counting on you and your congregation needs your leadership. The coming year is too important to sit-out for any of these reasons.

1. Fear of man.
2. Ignorance.
3. Division.
4. Last Days madness.
5. Sloth.
6. They don’t want to lose their tax exempt status.
7. They bathe in paltry pietism.
8. They have bought into the Taliban comparison.
9. They can’t say “no” to minutiae.
10. They likey the money.