Okay, so I am new to the whole postmodern conversation, journey, or whatever you want to call it. In taking part in the conversation or at least reading, listening and studying it, I have definitely been challenged and grown. Have I moved any closer to Christ as a result, I don't know. There are alot of really cranky Christ followers out there who appear to spend alot of time contemplating their spiritual navels. Don't get me wrong I am all for discussion, but discussion for the sake of hearing yourself speak is just arrogant.

I know Christ railed against the religous institutions of the day but it was for the sake of change, for the sake of his bride. He was never mean-spirited or hurtful in his indictment of organized religions. From my readings on sites like the ooze, which by the way, is one of the links on this blog, there are alot of people out there who are just plain bitter. Maybe they have a right to be. But while they are trying "to be church in their given contexts," they may be doing more harm to the name of Christ then the modern church they are beating down. If I didn't know Christ and overheard or read some of the ongoing conversation, I would be like "I don't need that kind of infighting it sounds just like any other corporation or organization." I don't want to paint with brush strokes that are too broad, because there are people who, in the spirit of humility and love are trying to make sure the bride of Christ is everything the she was intended to be. From my very cursory reading people like Andrew Jones.

I did not intend to get off on a mini-rant. I will continue to observe this ongoing conversation and maybe even participate once and a while. If all the energy that appears to be out there were focused in the direction of building up the church instead of tearing it down, that would be something to talk about.