January 27, 2005
It's not about Bob!
Chris, over at ourgreenroom, pointed me to an article in Christianity Today where Phil Vischer (Veggietales) is asked about his thoughts on this latest debate.
In the debate he makes one point that I think summarizes a lot of this stuff well...although Chris already posted, I will do so here as well...
"To be honest, I'm really not sure what we're trying to accomplish here. I find somewhat baffling the great shock we evangelicals register when we catch the world acting, well, "worldly." I mean, isn't that kind of the point? They're the "world," right? When you start with the assumption that the world is fallen, you're much less likely to be disappointed when you find it actually to be the case.As for me, I'm anxiously awaiting the day the world registers great shock at the sight of Christians acting "Christianly.""
Isn't that what it's all about? Why do we freak out when sinful people act sinfully? I'm baffled that the world is not worst off, with the exception that I know that God has still got his hand in things. Why do we insist on expecting sinful people to behave Christianly. Even though Christians often don't do so among themselves or toward the world. (not judging, just stating the facts)
Yup, like Bob, sorry Phil, I too long for the day when the world is shocked by the fact that the Christians started acting Christianly. And yes, I know that means me first!
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