I just finished reading an interesting article that I think has some relevance in each of our lives, because it speaks about the current generation, and the phenomenon labeled "Hipster Faith" by this Christianity Today author -- Brett McCracken (and perhaps others) -- and it bears many resemblances to my two communities of Exodus and Mountainside Communion. I encourage you to pass this on to whomever you think would find it interesting, and also to write back any reactions or reflections you may have.
I have seen this only in recent years, being warned by my youth pastor several years ago of what he then called the "emergent church", and so now I am becoming aware of the greater relevance of understanding this movement, and its validities and dangers to the Christian faith (as with any movement of Christianity, including the seeming lack of movement found in the church to which this rebels). Finally, I saw even more relevance due to the reading of the Crucified God and the discussions thereof.
Please follow the link on the title of the article/phenomenon above. I look forward to each of your thoughts on this.
1 comment:
Fascinating. I've observed this in many communities myself as well.
It made me think of this video:
http://vimeo.com/11501569
I was explaining this "hipster faith" to someone else and they argued that "it's better that they're in church than doing something else" (eg. getting into trouble).
Sure, but where do you draw the line between a social hangout (that might be semi-supervised) and *really* growing deeper in faith and fellowship?
Thanks for sharing Jason. I think awareness is key.
PS. Enjoyed running with you this morning. :)
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