Yes, that makes a lot of sense as well. After all, if social justice or environmentalist causes are the primary mission of the church, then there is a lot to DO. And whenever religion becomes primaryily about “doing” you will always end up with legalism.

I have also noticed how liberalism in lending itself to the realization of social justice, also seems to promote a lot of legalism… not that this is the only group to get legalistic, but I have noticed there is a connection.

Again, great post!