In both instances, it appears that the pope and Andy Stanley, along with many other “progressive” faith leaders, are prioritizing our need to pastorally serve and witness over the need to remain faithful to Scripture.
Doctrinal positions aren't meant to be musical chairs. The level of commitment to those doctrines isn't up for grabs. Christianity is not a faith of half measures; it is an all-in proposition.
According to Pastor Andy Stanley, Dr. Al Mohler's "version of Christianity draws lines, and Jesus drew circles. He drew circles so large and He included so many people in His circle that it consistently made religious leaders nervous. And His circle was big enough to include sinners like me, and I come from a long…