The Intolerance Of The Church

Second only to the idea of truth, tolerance is the most misunderstood idea in our culture today. Many Americans, because of what they believe, are losing their God-given rights under the guise of tolerance. In this climate the church is more and more being labeled as intolerant. And, in part, the label is right. The church is intolerant. In fact, it should be the most intolerant people on earth. Not intolerant of people, but intolerant of evil and the lies that perpetuate it. Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum reveals that there was a level of tolerance that wasn’t good. Let’s consider this ancient church’s example and how we can learn from their mistake.