In the spirit of Galatians 2, where Paul confronts Peter for no longer eating meals with Gentiles (Peter's withdrawal from the table implied that the gospel excludes Gentiles), we in Vancouver felt we needed to affirm our commitment to the wide mercy of the gospel through an open letter to Franklin and an invitation to engage in a civil discussion with our ministry colleagues.
Scripture calls us to pray for and respect our government leaders (Romans 13), but we are also warned against colluding with the beast of the sea (Revelation 13), a symbol for government under the influence of the powers of darkness. South African pastor Allan Boesak, a prominent spokesperson against apartheid, notes that a government has power and authority only so far as it reflects the power and authority of God.
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