Outreach to President OK
* Conservative Christians have an uncanny way of forgetting the reasons why they are Christians. The recent criticism of Robert Schuller’s ministering to President Clinton is a sad commentary from would-be Christians (“Schuller Role at White House Ruffles Flock,” Feb. 17).
These Christians attacking Schuller for helping a man (whether he is president or not) with problems will have to examine why they are calling themselves Christians.
When Schuller states that he is not a politician, believe him. He is only doing what he was called to do. Examine the philosophy of the Crystal Cathedral. He ministers to all classes of people.
We are all to benefit by a president who seeks spiritual guidance from a leader of the Christian world. How much better we will be as a society if all political leaders sought biblical guidance.
Because of Schuller’s ministry and his caring pastoral staff, I am now a seminary student at the Haggard School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. I challenge those critical Christians to examine themselves.
NORMA NOMURA DESAEGHER
La Palma
* The majority understand Robert Schuller’s position as a pastor to all, and as Christians, regardless of our political affiliation, we applaud his outreach.
I have been a member of the Crystal Cathedral for over 20 years and have spoken to no one who feels otherwise.
CAROLYN DINIZ
Santa Ana
* I wonder if the individuals causing Robert Schuller to defend himself recall the Scripture. Why do you try to remove the speck from your brother’s eye when you have a plank in your own?
Why are some of Schuller’s members questioning whether President Clinton is a true believer? Does the Bible tell us not to judge, and just as you judge so you shall also be judged on judgment day? I believe if Clinton hangs around the fire long enough, he’ll get burned.
I have never attended a service of Schuller’s, but I have watched him on television and attended the pageants.
If through prayer and guidance he can say something to our president to help turn this country around, I’m in his corner. I’m sure many others are also.
PAMELA C. HILLS
Costa Mesa
* The Robert Schuller and Pat Boone incidents betray the basic flaw of fundamentalism, which is a lack of faith.
True Christian faith does not coddle itself in the familiar, but marches forward.
When the congregation cries “no” to spiritual outreach, when the pocketbook slams shut to he who walks toward sinners, the basic insecurity of the flock stands revealed.
Christianity is not an armchair religion of soothing words, polite attire and pablum.
LANCE JENCKS
Costa Mesa