tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post113139961287084064..comments2023-03-30T01:59:59.285-07:00Comments on culture driven life: questions facing the early churchjimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17223995578394539795noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1132118767532151352005-11-15T21:26:00.000-08:002005-11-15T21:26:00.000-08:00Kudos to you! I just blogsurfed to you and found y...Kudos to you! I just blogsurfed to you and found your posts insightful. Keep on questioning. God is fascinated by our fascination :-)Chickadeevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572098590850710769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131631025710619272005-11-10T05:57:00.000-08:002005-11-10T05:57:00.000-08:00suchsuchRemnant Sons MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542794089533683250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131554142165134592005-11-09T08:35:00.000-08:002005-11-09T08:35:00.000-08:00I don't think Jesus was culturally who anyone want...I don't think Jesus was culturally who anyone wanted Him to be. Pretty much everyone was dissapointed in Him.<BR/><BR/> I think it is easier for us to believe that we "have to" be culturally identifiable as Christians. If we wear the clothes, listen to the music, avoid the wrong people, and listen to the right people, everyone will see that we are Christians and know that we are "doing well". It is easier because we can avoid having to make any tough decisions. As long as we have the approval of man there is no need to think for ourselves.<BR/><BR/>I say when in doubt rock the boat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131499480498307392005-11-08T17:24:00.000-08:002005-11-08T17:24:00.000-08:00such can only be discussed in certain genuine atmo...such can only be discussed in certain genuine atmospheres. I find that with brothers such as your self, a Honey Brown Ale, and a Cuban sets the mood.<BR/><BR/>we need to look in the eyes when we discuss such. for such is laced with passion and misfortune.<BR/><BR/>passion of this caliber need be seen and heard.<BR/><BR/>although, reading the excitement and desire in your's and bens words seem to set a certain...Remnant Sons MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542794089533683250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131492713516858822005-11-08T15:31:00.000-08:002005-11-08T15:31:00.000-08:00thanks jimmy... i struggle with these questions a ...thanks jimmy... i struggle with these questions a lot... <BR/>thanks for the info on the documentary.natalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169875093170987241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131491585416275002005-11-08T15:13:00.000-08:002005-11-08T15:13:00.000-08:00"What is my place in today's prevailing culture?" ..."What is my place in today's prevailing culture?" This is the theme of your blog, is it not?<BR/><BR/>I struggle with those questions too. Sometimes I go against the flow, other times I may seem like a simple sheep going along with the crowd. Some may just be sheep, but some just look it. It is possible to think through an issue and come to the same conclusion as the large group....so this makes me a thinking sheep I guess.<BR/><BR/>Baa BaaTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370344616566813046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131476556355882442005-11-08T11:02:00.000-08:002005-11-08T11:02:00.000-08:00Hey bro, great article.I think that these question...Hey bro, great article.<BR/><BR/>I think that these questions are probably the most valid and valuable questions that a forward-thinking Christian can ask themselves and/or others; too bad that the majority of Church leadership don't want to discuss these questions because they are Empowering Questions with Liberating Answers. There is a reason that church-goers are referred to as SHEEP – too often they follow blindly and trust completely without questioning anything more than when they will get to “eat” again.<BR/><BR/>I want to ask the hard questions!<BR/>I want to push the issue and make people uncomfortable!<BR/>I can't remember one time in the Bible that Jesus was the most popular guy to every single person, group or club; in fact he was the leader of the Anti-Establishment! BUT, he was the first to tell his leaders to give Caesar what he was owed.<BR/>To answer these questions for myself I have to look at Jesus THE MAN and how he lived his life...Was he Religious? Was he Political? Was he Patriotic? Was he Culturally Relevant?<BR/>To me the answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES...He didn't look to anyone else to make his life easier or more definable and he chose to fully invest himself in the life and culture he was born into - while still being he was destined to be - But he STILL wasn't accepted by the "status quo"!!<BR/><BR/>I'd love to see this show, do you know what it was called exactly? Maybe I can tivo it next time it's on.Benjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767010973015115851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131474309094268642005-11-08T10:25:00.000-08:002005-11-08T10:25:00.000-08:00Nikki you can buy the series here:http://www.shopp...Nikki you can buy the series here:<BR/>http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=1403902<BR/>It's kind of expensive so see if you can rent it somewhere first, or come by next time you're in Santa Rosa and I'll loan it to you.<BR/><BR/>Stephen, Churchianity is a term I like to use for the people that are in the church for social, and cultural reasons rather than for spiritual growth.jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223995578394539795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131466099671986622005-11-08T08:08:00.000-08:002005-11-08T08:08:00.000-08:00Very good blog Jimmy!! What great questions that ...Very good blog Jimmy!! What great questions that all of us have asked! (at least I have!) I would love to find out where I can rent/buy that documentary! <BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm with ya on the "traveling mercies" word!! Is that even a biblical term?!?!?! ;)nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635927678652955820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131441186846780752005-11-08T01:13:00.000-08:002005-11-08T01:13:00.000-08:00Interesting stuff. Very relevant questions; maybe ...Interesting stuff. Very relevant questions; maybe the ones we should be asking while at church or something. <BR/><BR/><BR/>P.S. Is "Churchianity" a real word?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10135932.post-1131406352520559732005-11-07T15:32:00.000-08:002005-11-07T15:32:00.000-08:00very challenging questions. at first i have the te...very challenging questions. at first i have the tendency to answer something like "i don't have to be anything, other than living up to the character instilled in me by God". which is true, but in all honesty, its a dis-connect for me, excusing myself from looking inward to insure i am doing just, that being who God wants me to be. asking myself those types of questions (when i take time too)provides something to measure myself against, searching for defencies. this only works when i am honest with myself, and allow the holy spirit to convict when its time. that has always been the trick...jarred dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com