Rev. Benjamin Cremer

If you’re new to my page, welcome! My desire is for authentic dialogue, especially as we navigate through difficult topics at the intersection of Christianity and politics. I write about topics like these in a weekly newsletter, which you can find here: benjamin-cremer.ck.page/profile

Neither political party represents the whole of the gospel of Jesus. Yet only one party has been claiming to represent Christianity for the last +50 years. Any party that claims to represent Christian values should be scrutinized more by the church, not less.

Notice how it’s always “the Bible must be taken literally” until Jesus says the meek shall inherit the earth and Paul calls gentleness a fruit of the Spirit.

Don’t let someone’s refusal to soften their heart harden yours.

My newsletter tomorrow is titled “From Insulation to Incarnation.” In it, I invite us to reflect on the pain of watching those we love respond with indifference to suffering and how we might engage them in more meaningful conversations. Join here: benjamin-cremer.kit.com/profile

A Christianity that ties itself to a political figure will share the reputation of that figure in everything now and for generations to come.

The idea that some human beings should be treated as created in God’s image and some shouldn’t is the beginning of every kind of cruelty Christians carry out in the name of Christ. Every human being is created in God’s image and should be treated accordingly. Period.

We are being told to trust the government without question by the same people who have been telling us for years that we should never trust the government.

When people can no longer tell the difference between the church and the state, that is when you can be sure the church has abandoned Jesus for Caesar.

My newsletter tomorrow is called, “Caring Without Crashing.” In it, I invite us to address the crucial balance of trying to stay informed and proactive without becoming overcome with despair. Join here: benjamin-cremer.kit.com/profile

If your heart and soul is deeply heavy in these days, that means you haven’t lost your humanity.

It will always baffle me how easily people will believe that the poor, the sick, the marginalized, and the immigrant are the cause for all their problems, rather than the people in the most powerful positions in their country who refuse to fix problems and exploit them instead.

Imagine cheering at the idea of human beings being eaten by alligators and somehow still expecting us to believe you are “pro life,” let alone a follower of Jesus.

Cruelty has become the dominant politics and religion of our time and Christianity has been hijacked to justify it all.

My newsletter tomorrow is called “Clarifying Our Moment.” In it, I wanted to share some distinctions I’ve found helpful in defining our current moment, share some practical ways we can resist, and offer hope. Join here: benjamin-cremer.kit.com/profile