Introduction: Christianity and the Power of Interpretation
As a contributor to this blog, my stance on Christianity centers on the interpretation of God’s Word — which, I firmly believe, should never be centralized.
Whether we’re dealing with stiff-necked people or overly secular societies, I remain a believer in choice, truth, and personal conviction.
The idea that any single institution or individual can monopolize the Word of God based on popular interpretation or hierarchical authority is deeply troubling. God forgives freely — yet too often, those who refuse to forgive attempt to control Christianity through institutions and dogma.
When Christianity becomes centralized, it risks producing leaders like Archbishop-designate Sarah Mullally or Archbishop Justin Welby, who, in their powerful positions, may begin to push personal agendas — perhaps sincerely believing that their interpretation of God’s will is divine truth.
Beating Populism by Becoming a Christian Populist?
We live in an age where populism and secular influence shape nearly every institution, including the Church.
I admit, I sometimes struggle to understand why so many young people today are drawn to lifestyles — such as homosexuality — that stand in contrast to biblical teaching. Yet, even in the Bible, entire civilizations fell into similar moral confusion.
Many modern atheists engage in idol worship, whether their idols are Karl Marx, celebrities, or political figures like Donald Trump.
The devil’s deception is fluid — it adapts — and people, especially the young, are drawn to whatever seems to promise freedom.
The modern Church, however, has become too timid to confront sin directly.
Many Christians have chosen to self-censor rather than engage the world boldly.
But Jesus Christ (Yeshua) was never timid.
He confronted hypocrisy and injustice with wisdom and restraint, never with violence.
He was consistent in His mission — even when people misunderstood Him.
If we approach Christ’s words as “know-it-alls,” we risk missing His spiritual depth, because Christ’s consistency is found in His divine purpose, not our human expectations.
Sarah Mullally and the Feminization of the Holy Spirit
When Archbishop-designate Sarah Mullally referred to the Holy Spirit as “She,” I tried to understand her reasoning.
Perhaps she thought it would attract more people to Christ by using inclusive language, or maybe she wanted to symbolically “conquer the patriarchy.”
Yet this trend reflects a larger issue — church leaders interpreting Scripture based on personal or cultural experience rather than divine inspiration.
Jesus was a carpenter and the Apostle Paul was a tentmaker — both men of real labor who encountered real people in marketplaces, not isolated elites or media figures pushing political narratives.
When faith leaders become disconnected from the everyday struggles of ordinary believers, they start to preach ideology instead of the Gospel.
Politics, Popularity, and the Church
Consider this: when certain groups face persecution, politicians often exploit the situation by pushing social agendas that win votes but distort moral truth.
A bishop or archbishop without real-world experience might view such causes as essential for the Church’s survival — reasoning that unless the Church supports these cultural movements, it will lose relevance.
But Jesus and Paul reached real people, not through political posturing, but through truth and compassion.
Jesus knew that His earthly ministry would be short, because the “media” of His time — the religious elite — had already begun to create false narratives about Him.
Those same forces still exist today.
So imagine being part of a denomination led by someone who changes biblical language or doctrine to fit modern culture — it’s no wonder church membership declines.
Justin Welby and Same-Sex Blessings: Whose Church Is It?
Archbishop Justin Welby’s endorsement of same-sex blessings raises the question:
Whose church is it?
Anyone can start a church, but that doesn’t mean God resides there.
Jesus warned that many would use His name to spread lies, and that deception would come even from within religious institutions.
From my perspective, homosexuality is a sin and often a reflection of deeper social and spiritual corruption.
Many homosexuals have experienced trauma — sometimes even abuse by those who called themselves Christians.
That, too, is sin, and it’s something Christ warned us about.
If Archbishop Welby believes inviting same-sex couples into the Church will save them, I understand his intent.
But by doing so, he risks creating self-censorship — a Church where no one can call sin what it is.
When two people of the same sex are declared “one flesh,” it is, in my view, an abomination before the Lord — not because God hates them, but because it defies His natural order.
Sex Before Marriage: A Lesson from Amnon and Tamar
Sex outside of marriage is sin.
While it isn’t one of the Ten Commandments, it still carries severe spiritual consequences, as we see in 2 Samuel 13.
Amnon, one of David’s sons, fell into lust with his half-sister Tamar.
After forcing himself on her, his desire turned to hatred, and both their lives were ruined.
This one sin led to destruction, vengeance, and generational curses.
When sin goes unrepented, it breeds more sin.
That’s why repentance is so critical — it restores the relationship between us and God.
Without it, churches become moral mirrors of the culture they’re supposed to redeem.
Is the Modern Church Too Inflexible or Too Politicized?
We must ask ourselves:
- Was the Church ever meant to be boring and bureaucratic?
- Was God’s Word meant to be censored or “modernized”?
- Does adapting to cultural trends bring people closer to salvation — or drive them further from truth?
When churches align themselves with political populism, they risk becoming spiritually centralized — driven by popularity instead of principle.
That’s why the decentralization of Christianity is so important.
Every believer should own a Bible, study it for themselves, and seek God personally.
No hierarchy, no denomination, and no archbishop should have a monopoly on the Word of God.
The Case for Decentralized Christianity
The Nigerian Anglican Church, for example, has distanced itself from the progressive leadership of Canterbury.
That separation — though painful — represents a healthier path forward.
Churches may take different paths, but they should still maintain open dialogue and civil debate.
The unwillingness to engage in open discussion is often the greatest sign of corruption.
Christ did not believe in censorship — and without Christ, my entire value system would not exist.
For that reason, I will always advocate for a decentralized Church, where believers can worship freely and discern God’s truth without political interference.
Conclusion: The Kingdom of God Is Not Centralized
The Kingdom of God is not confined to any denomination.
It cannot be monopolized by governments, bishops, or cultural movements.
It lives in every believer who seeks Christ sincerely and without compromise.
I want all my Christian brothers and sisters — regardless of denomination or background — to meet me in the Kingdom of God, where truth, freedom, and love reign eternally.
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