Bob Neal: The Countryman: A new religious divide Mainline and fundamentalist Protestants have differed for decades over how to get to heaven. Mainline Protestants and Catholics believe we are judged on how we live our lives. Whence the social gospel, by which Christians such as St. Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa dedicate their lives to serving others. Read Article Bob Neal The words in the email hit right between the eyes. “Churches identified as ‘liberal’ have been named as potential targets for violence in the coming days,” it read. The email, of course, came in the wake of the insurrection of Jan. 6 when mobs invaded the U.S. Capitol. More than a few pictures showed them carrying crosses, signs reading “Jesus Saves” and flags proclaiming “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” Now, we were reading that some of the same rioters were targeting our churches.