I’m taking a break from our “Enough” conversation, just to comment on an article that is in this month’s issue of Rolling Stone. Before you continue reading this post, you MUST read this article.
OK. I’ll assume that you read the article. I know that it was long, but hey, this is journalism at work.
I think that this article is a FANTASTIC read. I can see my all of my previous pastors cringing as I write that. Just realize - some of the people that the author references in this article are some of the loudest voices in the Christian right. You know, the voice of modern “American” Christianity. That’s some scary shit.
Now, I’ve been ambiguous about where I stand on the issue of God, and just as importantly, Jesus and His peeps. For the now, I’m playing that hand close to the chest. But I will say this:
If the goal of American Christians (and that in and of itself is a caveat) is to be taken seriously by the rest of the surrounding culture, here’s a simple suggestion.
DON’T gravitate towards loud-mouthed, über-charismatic, popularity-driven, self-absorbed assholes to be your mouthpieces. John Hagee and his ilk, the Jerry Falwell’s of the world, the Dobson’s, and the Kennedy’s (and the others closer to home - you know who you are) - these people shouldn’t define your faith, your politics, your worldview, your convictions. As the Apostle Paul said, words (and actions) enacted without being infused by God’s love are W to the O to the R to the T to the H to the LESS. How is it that so many Christians claim such strict adherence to their holy writ, and know nothing of its implications? Completely fucking befuddles me.
Oh, I guess I should have warned you beforehand. I drop f-bombs like hand grenades.
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