The problem with this practice is that the goal should not be to remove our neighbors sin, but to introduce them to Jesus. Jesus through his Spirit will take care of the sin. It is this desire to get rid of the sin and get people in the Bubble that drives many modern Christian’s evangelical efforts. We want Jesus to make them like us, with out political ideologies and fashion sense. Jesus wants to make them like Him.
And there’s the word. Evangelical. It is a useful term in that it seperates the “cultural Christians”, i.e. those Christians who are mainly Christian “by birth”, from the Christians who have an active, relational faith. I think the latest survey shows that many cultural Christians whose only connection to the church was through family are now becoming bold enough to check the “none” box. As the next generation grows up with even less of a sentimental connection to the faith of their parents, it can be expected that the “none” field is going to get even bigger.
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Matthew and Lizi The Meaning of It All "Soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting"  |
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Andy Melvin The Human Engine Waits "Catchy and exquisite, energetic and mellow" |
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Peter Nevland Just My Mouth "Laugh, and then cry. Smile big" |
