There’s been a lot of back and forth arguments going on in the past several weeks between Glenn Beck and numerous Christian conservative organizations. From Ed Decker with Saints Alive to The Blaze (conservative news portal), many have openly questioned the motives of Liberty University when they invited a Mormon to give the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2014.
Today we’re examining a few of the things Beck said in a radio show while defending himself and Liberty University. My response is in red and the article w/ Beck’s radio program is in black.
“‘A Land of Monsters’: Beck Fires Back at Those Attacking Liberty University for Inviting Him to Speak”, May 20, 2014; “Beck said there’s a group of people who identify themselves as Christians, but always seem to “have a problem” with him and men like historian David Barton.
“I want to make it really, really super clear: there is no difference between the people who are currently trying to take down Liberty University because they’re ‘not Christian enough,’ or me because I’m ‘not a Christian,’ [and] the people who are trying to run other people out of the square.”
“This is why your churches are dwindling,” Beck continued.
I can only speak for myself so hear me out: I am not trying to ‘take down Liberty University’, nor am I trying to take down Glenn Beck.
The Christian ministries I do work alongside with have no desire to engage in these things either. There are a number of reasons Christians shouldn’t cozy up with certain people to try and push a social issue through.
1.I personally don’t appreciate cultists speaking at Christian universities on the chance a non-believer might get the wrong impression that Christians endorse the cultist’s ideologies.
2.It’s spiritually unhealthy and dangerous because you’re opening the door to unnecessary spiritual warfare and demons.
3.There are so many unbiblical teachings from people like Beck that you’re now facing issues like his false statements instead of the core social issue you’re fighting for. Case in point is how his radio program reflected his thoughts on the body of Christ.
What churches are dwindling? Why would he say such a thing? From where did you retrieve your fallacious information from Mr. Beck? This sounds a lot like something the Mormon Church would say. They’ll throw any outrageous claim out there on the chance something might stick.
If you’re really a Christian why aren’t you standing up for the body of Christ instead of maligning her in public?
“You think you’re standing for something, when indeed, you’re standing for hate and bigotry. I think Jesus was hanging out with prostitutes and sinners, wasn’t he? You won’t even listen to a man who says … ‘I challenge you to know your faith, not my faith, your faith so well that you’re willing to die for it. Stand with one another.’ That frightens you so much? If it does, you might want to consider that you’re on the wrong side.
Hey, that’s what the Christians have been asking the Mormon Church now for almost 200 years! What are you afraid of? Could it be truth?
Dear Christian friends, don’t be fooled by the ruse of this man’s words. It’s important to know our faith, yes. It’s also important to know what others believe to protect yourself from being ensnared in the web of lies from the deceiver.
Beck said America is “turning into a land of monsters.”
“I look at every single lover of light and truth as my ally, my friend, my brother,” he said. “I look at everyone who is my enemy as my brother. I don’t care what you say; I don’t care what you think your belief is; I don’t care what your lifestyle is — you’re not going to change me. And I invite you to join me, join others of multiple faiths — never asking anyone to change their faith — asking you to strengthen your faith, whatever it is.”
Like I said…
Now that he’s done with his Kumbaya moment let’s look at what God’s word says.
Deut. 22:10; “Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.”
Does it sound like God wants us to stand with one another for the social ills of today? Remember, God had His servant Moses write these words circa BC 1410. Were their social issues the same as ours are today? Probably not, yet the timeless warning still holds powerful insight for us in the 21st century!
Beck said he wants “nothing to do with you” if your religion is telling you to “kill people, burn their books, shut them up, torture them, imprison them.”
If he’s serious about that then he shouldn’t have joined Mormonism. Maybe he didn’t read the whole history of his church before joining their ranks. Unfortunately this is the case with the majority of converts and even those born into the Church. Because the Church thrives on secrecy and half-truths it’s the perfect breeding ground for confusion.
“[But] if your faith says: learn about love, learn about goodness, learn about the power of faith, learn about the miracles of God … I’d love to meet you,” he said. “And I’d love to be around you.”” – Erica Ritz, Reporting for The Blaze
Let’s review shall we?
Mormons were kicked out of New York, Ohio, Missouri and Illinois. After all that they fled to Utah to escape the law from breathing down their necks and watching how they kept breaking every law of the land. Mormons refer to this as religious persecution. The Bible refers to it as lawlessness.
How is this a reflection of love, goodness, miracles of God or the power of faith?
Sounds like a typical angry-Mormon defense…
Exactly. For someone who claims he only seeks out truth it’s too bad he didn’t.