Ask the Pastor: Should Christians Pray with Non-Christians?
Ask the Pastor: Should Christians Pray with Non-Christians?: Should Christians Pray with Non-Christians?
Q: Should Christians and non-Christians pray together? I saw this happen in the memorial service at the National Cathedral and in the prayer service at Yankee Stadium following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A: You’re not the only person still asking about this. The technical word for people having different beliefs joining in worship is syncretism, from a Greek word meaning “union†or “federation.†Whenever Israel mixed Baal or other idol worship with the true faith, God’s anger burned against them. He hasn’t started overlooking such offenses in these latter times.I had some folks ask me what “syncretism†was at the post-baptism party. Here's a quick definition that holds no punches. Enjoy.
