tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608925486225415836.post1303484923650018959..comments2023-10-26T13:22:20.653+01:00Comments on Shadows Veil Our Eyes...: NYT on single would-be-pastors...Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02458231323263823715noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608925486225415836.post-28913991924696965562011-04-11T03:46:41.970+01:002011-04-11T03:46:41.970+01:00True, that is a good point! It is important to fin...True, that is a good point! It is important to find somewhere that you can get connected and be supportive and supported by your Christian community. And I feel like the 'live for yourself' is not so much a cultural thing, but just a human-pride thing. I am not sure, as I have not lived in any other culture, but it is an idea. Either way, you are right. haha how can we serve each other if we are so focused in on ourselves?pitcher12khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113686771628945548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608925486225415836.post-7102215771383193922011-04-10T01:08:35.454+01:002011-04-10T01:08:35.454+01:00Thanks, I appreciate your comments. I like the id...Thanks, I appreciate your comments. I like the idea of visiting different churches and getting a feel for different denominations. But, I also think its important to find a place where you can serve, and even if its not perfect, really get involved. That's often difficult for people to do these days, in our 'live for yourself' kind of culture.Geoffhttp://gdargan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608925486225415836.post-90135914559503111612011-04-09T05:39:07.905+01:002011-04-09T05:39:07.905+01:00This is very interesting...I haven't read the ...This is very interesting...I haven't read the article, but I had a discussion with some friends in a Bible study last night about this topic (divisions in Christianity). We were reading Luke 9, and came upon the part where Jesus says, "Whoever is not against you is for you."<br /><br />We decided it would be neat to try and go to a church service of a different denomination than what we typically attend, and since we are all Protestant, we will try a Catholic mass on our campus. At least, those of us in college will be, I think. Hmm..I apologize for my rambling :/<br /><br />I agree with you, if church is just seen as a place to go one day a week and play dress-up, Christianity will die. I also like the distinction you made between being persecuted and being ignored.<br /><br />As for what has to be done...it is my opinion that any sort of change must start with myself. I think you are suggesting this, but on a bigger scale, that the change should start in the church. (duh, change starting outside of the church would not be much better, would it? [directed towards myself]) <br /><br />Identifying the problem is the first step; without a problem you have no reason to search for a solution. We have our problem, lets find a solution :)<br /><br />Ok, here is an ending thought: In regards to your last paragraph specifically, what can we do about that? What can you/I/our respective churches/Christian communities do to change that view, or to show that we 'really are' following Christ?<br />(or is that what you are asking? haha I'm sorry if I am just restating your question..)pitcher12khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113686771628945548noreply@blogger.com