Danger! Book Hazard Ahead

I was picking up some books for an upcoming Bible study and decided to browse (no harm in shopping in God's bookstore, right? It's similar to tithing.) As I was moving around the store, I noticed this sign wedged under a book.

My photography skills not withstanding, it was a warning. The full text read like this: "This book may contain thoughts, ideas, or content that could be considered inconsistent with historical evangelical theology. Therefore we encourage you read it with extra discernement."

As the assistant manager wandered over (I'm sure I had been sighted on the security camera snapping photos of copyrighted materials) I asked him what he thought. He stated he didn't quite understand it, but he does what he's told. I asked him what other books were included and he said "Normally The Shack would have the sign, but it's on sale on the front, so we pulled its sign."

I felt something rise up in me. I then began a calm, but higher pitched soapbox dance with Mike, the manager. I argued the sign should be on the front door, since everything in the store should be read with discernment, including the B-I-B-L-E. I claimed with passion that there should be a yellow hazard tape around the 5 shelves of Christian romantic fiction convincing God-fearing women that men like Michael Hosea from Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love exists. And don't get me started on Southern Gospel music.

However, Lifeway has the right to sell or not sell anything they want. And I appreciate that they aren't necessarily choosing censorship, but let's apply scripture to all we read, watch, and listen.

Philippians 1:9-10 "And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,..."

Rant complete.
Read more obsessive compulsive treats at jamiebg.blogspot.com.

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  • wow! I've never seen a sign like that, but if I were there I would have been ranting with you!
    donnasun44, 1 year ago | Flag
  • Wow! I can't believe that they posted a sign like that. Is there on on Joel O.'s stuff? haha!
    Lee Ann, 1 year ago | Flag
  • "(no harm in shopping in God's bookstore, right? It's similar to tithing.)"

    Hilarious!
    Former Member , 1 year ago | Flag

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