Anti-Christ.

Too many people in authority in Jesus' Churches endorse the rich and powerful in our world.

They are right-wing, anti-liberal, anti-gay, and anti-women.

And they oppose the efforts of left-wing politicians to make a more just and equal society.

This is why Communist countries banned religion - they sided with the rich and powerful - the aristocracy.

And they have become a part of a conservative establishment which has been seduced by power and authority.

They subjugate the masses and they bathe in power and privilege.

The Bible talks repeatedly about them condemning their corruption and exposing their crimes.

But you won't hear those passages read out in church.

Instead you will hear promises of Heaven and flattery of the faithful.

This is what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called - Cheap Grace - a stealing of God's blessing while not altering their selfish behavior.

But they have appropriated Jesus' name and usurped the power of God.

All the while ignoring the poor and needy.

They are anti-christ.

Photo Credit: Billy Graham.