Many American Christians feel their way of life is being threatened. It doesn't matter whether this perspective has a factual basis or not. The feeling is real. What's important to recognize, at least initially, is there's a palpable insecurity driving their opposition to a slew of contrary worldviews: the Far Left, secular humanism, socialism, feminism, globalism, relativism, … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Chooses Love Over Fear
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Beatnik Christianity Trusts Spiritual Directors More Than Pastors
I revere excellent pastors. Unfortunately, they're few and far between. Not only that, they're getting harder to find as American Christian culture's implicit expectations are shifting to more of a "Church CEO" model. These days pastors are chiefly responsible for overseeing programs, increasing attendance, maximizing participation, managing the board, and serving as the … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Trusts Spiritual Directors More Than Pastors
Beatnik Christianity Focuses on People’s Well-Being Rather Than Institutional Reputation
Something that drives me bonkers about Christian culture is the default preoccupation with its institutional reputation. Have you noticed this? It seems like Jesus followers have been socially conditioned in such a way that their instinctual response to troubling news is consideration of the institutional ramifications rather than concern for the well-being of the person or … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Focuses on People’s Well-Being Rather Than Institutional Reputation
