18-0805 Do We Need The Bible Anymore?

As I looked at the sacred texts this week, all I could think about was that Franklin Graham is in the Pacific Northwest and coming to nearby Spokane in a few days. I am usually polite and in the UCC we a taught to be tolerant of difference but I am sorry -- the Franklin Graham Christianity is doing damage and in my mind is fantasy religion. In a culture that is more and more blurring the boundaries of reality and fantasy, it is time to speak out. The Bible does not support this and the sacred text today - Ephesians 4:1-16 (audio https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghw3hy10bfjp0hg/18-0805%20Ephesians%204%201-16%20Annie.mp3?dl=0) guides us back to reality. Also, take a look at Exodus 16 and John 6:24-35 referenced in the sermon