Patch Adams was in McAlester recently. Lots of folks went to hear him. He is interesting and funny. He supports a lot of worthwhile causes at the Gesundheit Institute and seeks to improve health care in our nation. All well and good–but….
Patch Adams is a humanist. A seminar offered at the Institute next month is entitled “Humanistic Medicine: Constructing Your Humanism.” His is basically an anti-God message. His formula for health and wellness does not include God.
This article is not about Patch Adams–it is about church. Adams was hosted at a local denominational church. Did the church leaders not know the nature of his message? Did they not care? Is the goal to attract as many as possible to our buildings regardless of what compromises are required? Some may think these the questions of a nay-sayer. So be it. The relationship the church has with false theological systems (like humanism) is important! Will we never heed the warnings of God?
Patch may not know better. Those who claim to speak for God and represent God’s kingdom cause should!