My last post looked at the religious spirit in the Church today, and I believe this relates to the article I read the other day on ChristianPost.com. It shines a light on both the culture we live in and the American Church that we are apart of, whether we like it or not! George Barna examined the trend of non-christian views toward Christianity, which shows a steep decline in terms of viewing “Christians” favorably. I find this both a poignant article and a timely one, as we evaluate the Christian culture of our day. I’ve even experienced this negative attitude talking to people all over the country about their views on God, Jesus, and Christianity.
It can be discouraging to read this article and very humbling to know that the Church has in many ways not embodied the cause of Christ both in actions and words. We are quickly entering an anti-christian age, which will certainly lead to more persecution as Christians that sincerely follow Jesus communicate with the world about their need for a Savior. At the same time, It will hopefully bring unity among the church and allow us to see who is sincere in their faith in Jesus as both Lord and Christ.
See the article here:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070925/29448_Study%3A_Christianity_No_Longer_Looks_Like_Jesus.htm
Do you think Christianity Looks like Jesus anymore? Why or Why Not?
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January 23rd, 2008 at 6:51 am
Life is change and growth and I think that Christianity is evolving into what is more acceptable to myself and to others of a more earth-nature based “religion”
Jesus and his message of Love can be seen in Islam and Tao as well as Christianity.
I do not think we are entering a more anti-Christian age, but perhaps a more liberal one, where the teachings of Jesus can be (and may be allowed to be) seen from different perspectives.
Jesus is not the sole property of Christianity - which itself must change and evolve.
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