A Nice and Comfortable Theology

I just read this interesting article from the World Council of Churches about harmful theology and helpful theology. It is a very good consideration of how destructive some theological ideas can be to those who are suffering. Read it, there will be a test! Just a thought - how does one turn or change theological assumptions of a community? It is like asking a community to change it's value systems, or basic conceptions of reality. I agree with the change in theological direction, yet wonder if it can be done. I think this is an important question because there are many churches and Christian communities here in the United States that practice their faith on what I would describe as harmful and destructive theological presuppositions. I know you want examples, but because this is an off the cuff post and initial reaction to an article, and I am feeling wussy right now I won't give in. Instead you can just think of the things you don't like and assume that is what I am talking about.