Mohler Explains His Withdrawal from “Reclaiming” Conference

Al Mohler was scheduled to speak at the recent “Reclaiming America for Christ” conference (March 2–3). When he accepted the invitation, he didn’t realize that the would be speaking alongside a Roman Catholic. After someone brought it to his attention, he quietly withdrew from the conference. Here’s his explanation:

I had no idea that the Catholic priest or Ann Coulter would be on the program. I was asked to speak on the role of the church as a counter-culture, and I gladly agreed.

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Nevertheless, early in December I quietly withdrew from the program. The ad in WORLD was my first clue as to what was afoot

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I agree with the Reformers that the Roman Catholic Church represents the greatest challenge to evangelical theology. . . . I cannot participate in any setting that would confuse the Gospel or the nature of the true Gospel church.

Thus, I withdrew. I did so quietly and without intent to embarrass a friend (who is now recovering from a major heart attack).

Read the whole response and some reflections by Pastor Chris Anderson, to whom the above letter was written.

Mohler’s response evidences a humility and conviction that is commendable.

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