So blessed by your writing. Just finished reading, "Christians Against Christianity." I did not agree with many things in the book; but it did point out the damage done to the name of Jesus. I am excited to be reading your posts again. They guide us on the journey of following Jesus and living out His love in our world.
I was in therapy for a while. I had a counselor who felt that "everyone has a religion". I think the terms "atheist" or "unchurched" are misleading at best, and prejudicial at worst. I would term myself a "recovering Catholic", for example, a very different starting point for a dialogue. I agree with Mr. Davis that a Christ-like life may be found by "atheists" and the "unchurched". A better term for those individuals might be "unsigned free agents".
Shawn—I resonate with the direction you are pointing. Appreciated your synthesis of Du Mez, Heschel, Ezekiel and America in your critique and call. Keep prodding us to Jesus. Sign me up.
The statement by Rabbi Heschel is profound! This column is helping me understand more clearly why places like New England and Western Europe have gone in the direction they have regarding church affiliation. I am still a loyalist to my church, but I know so many who have been able to live more "Christ-like" after they became "Un-Churched!" The "Healers Oath" is "First, do no harm"! It needs to be applied to the "Church" as well.
So blessed by your writing. Just finished reading, "Christians Against Christianity." I did not agree with many things in the book; but it did point out the damage done to the name of Jesus. I am excited to be reading your posts again. They guide us on the journey of following Jesus and living out His love in our world.
Thank you, Danni! I hope it will continue to be a blessing to you.
I was in therapy for a while. I had a counselor who felt that "everyone has a religion". I think the terms "atheist" or "unchurched" are misleading at best, and prejudicial at worst. I would term myself a "recovering Catholic", for example, a very different starting point for a dialogue. I agree with Mr. Davis that a Christ-like life may be found by "atheists" and the "unchurched". A better term for those individuals might be "unsigned free agents".
Thanks for sharing all this, Tom! Such a great perspective and awesome feedback. I love the idea of "unsigned free agents." :-)
Shawn—I resonate with the direction you are pointing. Appreciated your synthesis of Du Mez, Heschel, Ezekiel and America in your critique and call. Keep prodding us to Jesus. Sign me up.
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your feedback, Pastor Dwight! I very much appreciate it.
The statement by Rabbi Heschel is profound! This column is helping me understand more clearly why places like New England and Western Europe have gone in the direction they have regarding church affiliation. I am still a loyalist to my church, but I know so many who have been able to live more "Christ-like" after they became "Un-Churched!" The "Healers Oath" is "First, do no harm"! It needs to be applied to the "Church" as well.
Thanks for your perspective, Ron! I very much appreciate your encouragement and support.