Protestantism

» pink101 - The De-Conversion Process

In response to The De-Conversion Process posted by BrianTubbs:
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There are of course many stories where things go the OTHER way -avowed atheists or agnostics who become Christians or at least monotheists.
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But, that's not the point, Brian. It is that de-conversion in the pulpit carries dire implications for the congregation whose members have looked up to the preacher as their shepherd. An Atheist can convert to Christianity and a thousand angels sing praises for a thousand eons--it's all happiness.
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But, when a preacher loses his faith, an entire congregation is left out in the cold. The sermons are turned into lies. What does it mean for a preacher to be caught in such a bind? What reassurance does his give the families when he officiates at the funerals of their loved ones? What are the reverberating affects of such a loss? After the Sunday sermon, do the congregants line up at the door to congratulate the minister on his morning's message? What of the altar calls he gives?
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-- posted by pink101