» The Communist threat to your denomination

Back in the bad old days the Soviets would display posters throughout their empire proclaiming: “Friendship with the Soviet Union Forever!” Locals would display their black humour by scrawling underneath, “But not a minute more!”

Had lunch the the other day with a dissident. He’s persona non grata in his denomination despite being totally committed to it’s founding values and theology. He thinks when denominations lose their way they become like any dysfunctional bureaucracy.

1. Central planning and control.
2. Central holding of property.
3. Redistribution of wealth: from those excel to those who don’t.
4. Claim the frontline worker is the hero but treat them poorly.
5. Special privileges for those in the central bureaucracy.
6. Persecution of dissidents.

The only way to survive is to keep your head down. The only way to bring change is to launch a movement. Ask Lech Walesa.