Critical Evaluation: Secular Lives, Sacred Hearts: The role of the Church in a time of no religion | | | | Introduction: We are living in a society today where the word Church will bring up many contentions and unsociable remarks. The Church needs to think about the apathy that frequents the locals, in the communities who choose not to come to a regular worship service. Alan Billings has written a book entitled, “Secular Lives, Sacred Hearts, The role of the Church in a time of no religion”. This book encapsulates the dilemma the Church is in and consequently the demise of a generation of Church goers. But, this book does offer hope for the spirituality of those who do not attend church regularly.
Many examples in the book made me consider perspectives that I had never thought of before. In my opinion, this book definitely stirred up a reassurance of my place in society and what can be done to liberate the oppressed. I believe the voices represented in this book can cause negative reactions from some churches because it goes against what is and has been normal. Churches would not really like to change the view of “white” Christ to be a diverse Christ of another race because it would change certain aspects and power. The church is called to be one diverse body of God, but as churches can remain dominant to one race, it becomes difficult to incorporate diversity into what already is established.
The first goal was even though everyone lives separately they should all come together with love towards their religion, Secondly, the religion that everyone follows is more important than their individual lives, If the group is not good then everyone as individuals are not good. Thirdly, they are to improve their lives so that they will do more for God. They want themselves and their children saved from the corruption of the world, and to serve their God and work out their salvation. Fourthly, their plan will take unordinary ways to reach their goals. Everyone must actually practice what they learn from church everyday not just at church.
Both of these chapters were about culture knowledge and how we can’t accept other cultures because we think our way is the right way. They both used to be obstacles that stand in front of us and stop us from getting what we want. Now these problems are still affecting our lives. When we go to our church and get use to the programs and
But, God knows every thing, so even before we are tempted, God warns us. The people, hurts, situations, circumstances, we would avoid if we would just heed His way or His voice. In wanting to grow in God and fulfil Destiny It is so important to select people that will heighten your view for the positive, provoke you to strive for excellence, and help propel you to greatness. Proverb 11:14 says: Where there is no counsel the people fall; but in the
Its hard to comprehend that the lord just forgives us of our sins so easily and its almost too good to be true. I feel that its one of those things that you just have to be patient and with time you can accept this great thing the lord does for us. A lot of Christians carry around guilt and don’t realize that once they are born again they are graciously forgiven. This guilt that these Christians carry around inhibits them from being at there full potential and that’s why they need to let go of there sin, just as the Lord as let it go as well. "'The assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is a powerful thing.
It is clear that John does not like what the church has become which is why he refuses to baptize his third son. He does not want his son to be apart of a hypocritical church system. John is also stubborn. Hale tells him that he should immediately baptize his son and start going to church more often to get people to stop accusing his wife of witchcraft, but he is hesitant to do so and does not want
A lot of people in the world don’t like who they are or what they’ve become for many reasons such as: looks, weight, personality, family, job, etc. Whatever the reason may be few people in this world wouldn’t change a thing about themselves, I’m one of those people. I’ve learned to accept all my flaws and realize god made me his way for a reason. If I were to change anything about myself, even the
And so is the hurt we cause others unknowingly” (Walker 180). For many people an absence of belief is an overwhelming thing. This could relate to religion or a sense that someone does not believe in what they say or what they do. By not having faith in a person to listen and believe what they are saying you may unknowingly hurt them in ways that you will never know and will never fully understand. “She say, Celie, tell the truth, have you ever found God in church?
MLK Responces 1. Injustice anywhere is always a threat to justice everywhere because there is still that fear of oppression that people are dealing with. Injustice is this situation is trying to be kept hidden because the white moderate and church just feel that they do not need to get involved. There will never be complete Justice until all of the Injustice is removed so all people have the equal rights and oppression will not be something that people would have to go against. I agree with King because it is just a powerful meaning that was so true at that time.