"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Transporting What?

I just returned from Africa and saw it first hand. An expensive, self-centered, expression of faith.
More spent on themselves for a sunday show that looks more southern American, than Africa. Little for the poor.
Only thing is I'm not sure it's pushed on them, they seem to willingly lap it up. Oh and prosperity gospel, modern prophets with perceived power connections direct to God, and bizarre manifestations attributed to the Holy Spirit.
Africa needs "saving" from these bizarre, unbiblical theologies too.


"The kind of Christianity that is being exported to the rest of the world (particularly the developing world) from America is incredibly harmful. As a Malawian Christian, I am concerned about negative influences of the American Church in my home country at different levels, not the least of all theologically."




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