Pastor Chris, what do you think about the latest Supreme Court ruling?” “Pastor, what’s your opinion on how to treat the LGBT community?” “Chris, what’s your view on this terrible tragedy that just happened?” Every day it seems various people—from members of our church and fellow Christians to reporters and bloggers—ask me what I think about that day’s headlines. Whether it’s about the definition of marriage, a new state law, or the latest shooting, my answer is the same. “What makes you think my opinion matters?” I say. “What difference does it make what you or I think about this? The only
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