Jason Bedell Online

There is an ongoing battle raging with the local government of Hartford, CT and the Catholic Church. The disagreement insued when their former priest had stolen $1.4 million from offerings & giving to the local parish.

The parishioners were outraged and wanted to see something done so that things like this could not happen again. The local government stepped in and now has the support of Sen. Andrew McDonald. The bill submits that the government would appoint an outside board of directors to monitor the spending and cash flow of the parish.

So, what does this mean for you, myself, and the local church if this goes through?

Well, it is a very scary road to travel down. It does go against the separation of church & state and would overturn some of the key fundamental principles that protect the church from such things. This could possibly open up Pandora's Box. The idea of Uncle Sam appointing an outside board to tell the church how they can spend God's money is completely out of the realm of my thinking... I would flip out. Possibly go postal. Who knows?!?

But, definitely be in prayer for for this situation. This and many other situations over the last few years show me how the church in America is definitely coming under some fire. Possibly a good thing??

What do you think????