Anne Rice recently made some comments that have generated some buzz when she said that she loves Christ so much that she’s leaving the Church. Her complaints about the church are not unfounded. Christ’s church doesn’t always behave like Christ, and furthermore we know that not everyone who says they are with Christ truly belong to Christ (Rom 9:6, Rom 10:16, 1John 2:19).
However, to separate oneself from the body of Christ is to be separated from Christ. I thought her response, whether she meant it or not, was pretty silly and damaging coming from one who teaches others. Her response reflects her track record. Brothers and sisters, follow those who produce good fruit (Phi 3:17-18).
Dr. Wittmer brings to light the individualism in the matter. ”I too easily project my lifestyle and values onto God, turning him into the great defender of what I like” (Michael Wittmer, Professor os Systematic and Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary).
Blessings.
