Session three launched with a discussion about a new book that is out called UNCHRISTIAN. It is a documentation of how the current culture views Evangelical Christians.
- Young people ages 16-29 are 8x more likely to have a negative view of Christians than did their Boomer parents.
- Their views were shaped not as much by the media as by their personal experiences. The majority surveyed had been in a church for at least six months and at some point have considered becoming Christians.
- The over-riding idea is not so much that we are resented for our righteousness but rather for our self-righteousness.
This is a book that I will not only read, but I think should be read by as many believers as possible so that we can understand the challenge we are dealing with in reaching the next generation.
After that Shane Claiborne who leads a ministry in Philadelphia shared his vision for following Jesus who was never cornered by political or religious expectations. Shane was an intern both at Willow Creek and for a time under Mother Theresa. A very unique guy.
His life and ministry to the poor and broken in Philly was very challenging. I wish I could convey in my words more about his spirit (one of those things that you just to be present to absorb).
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