What I love to imagine is the day when mainstream Christianity is Progressive Christianity. Oh this thought fills me with such glee! I have theories and ideas about how and when that will come to be. The Business of Religion is what I like to call it. Ian and I are thinking of exploring those themes in a dialogue, and if we don't get around to it, I will most certainly blog about it.
But for now, do you want to do some imagining too...
(this is a piece of our liturgy from Sunday)
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be mad by those who could not hear the music." – Friedrich Nietzsche
One: Imagine a religion that brings together, rather than tearing apart
All: Imagine the peace
One: Imagine a religion that celebrates diversity, rather than fearing difference
All: Imagine the justice
One: Imagine a religion that deeply respects this life, rather than waiting for the next life
All: Imagine the integrity
One: Imagine a religion that lives the questions, rather than enforcing the answers
All: Imagine the openness
One: Imagine a religion that engages the intellect, rather than trusting in superstition
All: Imagine the empowerment
One: Imagine a religion that seeks to be the change it wishes to see in the world
All: Imagine the spiritual awakening
What do you imagine?
Do these ideas excite you? Do they make you nervous? Please, feel free to comment here! I am looking forward to your thoughts and to the Christianity we are creating together!
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