- I would make a decree banning all Christian denominations. All followers of Christ would be instructed to recognize that there is only one church.
- I would hold a mass ordination where all Christ followers would be ordained as priests. Imagine how much could be accomplished by encouraging the priesthood of all believers.
- I would lay off all employee's of the church. With millions of new priests volunteering their time and lives, it wouldn't be necessary to pay some.
- I would sell all church property, and distribute the money raised to the poor.
- I would make a decree that Jesus is the only head of His church.
- I would then resign.
What would be left after I destroyed what the church has worked so hard to create and maintain? The vision I have is that the church would return to the way it was in the early days - before the days of church buildings, special staff, and special programs. The church would be scattered back into the world - to work together, care for others, and share Jesus with those outside the church.
I recognize that the Pope does not have influence over the other 30,000+ denominations out there. But I suspect if the Catholic church took these steps of reform - many other reformers would follow.
Did I miss anything? What would you do if you were Pope?
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I would do pretty much the same thing, but I would keep the popemobile.
Sounds like Christian facism.
You might make a great Pope.
I'm not sure what you mean Steve Martin...
I mean the desire to have everyone think alike, believe the same things.
We are different. There is no perfect doctrine because we have the taint of human history alongside God's Word.
This is short, but powerful:
http://1minutedailyword.com/2013/02/13/1-corinthians-12/
Thanks, Jon.
Thanks for Steve Martin. I agree with you that we are all different, and that God is free to speak to us in different ways. I certain don't expect everyone to agree with me.
I think that is one of the failures of organized religion. Every denomination out there puts together a creed, catechism, or statement of essential beliefs and requires a level of conformity among its membership.
I'm all for dis-organized religion. God can deal with each of us personally. It wouldn't be perfect, but God can handle that.
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