hippies
We can start it you know.
We can make church what it ought to be: diverse...racially, ethnically, and philosophically.
Start a revolution at your church. Go to your pastor and tell him that this homogenous congregation isn't what you thought Christ was about. When you really think about it (I mean really), do you think Christ would be happy about all the Black folks, Hispanic folks, Asian folks, and White folks going and separating ourselves into comfort zones.
Wasn't Christ a radical? Didn't He challenge folks to be uncomfortable? And through that discomfort, you will learn that we're not so different...and that will bring comfort.
If you're not around racially diverse folks...what about philosophically? Christians are notorious for segregating ourselves from those that don't think like us. Don't believe me? Why do we have Lutherans, Episcopalians, Baptists, etc.?
Like it or not, we're all part of the problem. And believe me, it's a problem.
We can make church what it ought to be: diverse...racially, ethnically, and philosophically.
Start a revolution at your church. Go to your pastor and tell him that this homogenous congregation isn't what you thought Christ was about. When you really think about it (I mean really), do you think Christ would be happy about all the Black folks, Hispanic folks, Asian folks, and White folks going and separating ourselves into comfort zones.
Wasn't Christ a radical? Didn't He challenge folks to be uncomfortable? And through that discomfort, you will learn that we're not so different...and that will bring comfort.
If you're not around racially diverse folks...what about philosophically? Christians are notorious for segregating ourselves from those that don't think like us. Don't believe me? Why do we have Lutherans, Episcopalians, Baptists, etc.?
Like it or not, we're all part of the problem. And believe me, it's a problem.
As for denominational segregation, for the LONGEST time the Lutherans, Methodists, etc would have NOTHING to do with each other. Now we do a community VBS and a community youth group. We all only have a few kids so it's wonderful and SOOO much less work. It's good for SOO many reasons and I jsut can't see why they wouldn't combine sooner! :) (Comment this)
Darius: I believe it's very close to prejudice theology at the very least. Until people see it as a problem though, it'll remain.
Opie: isn't that the truth!
Sandy: it's got to be intentional though, the pastor can't just hope that it happens.
Sandy: I think you're right. :( (Comment this)