A churchless faith

My friend Marc blogged about Alan Jamieson's book called A Churchless faith . The  book explores  out-of-church phenomenon  in  Evangelical  churches. Seriously timely report on the reasons why people  leave organized churches as part of their walk with God.

I think there are similarities to our maturing as people; when we're babies, we're being fed and nurtured at home. But when we grow up, it all becomes more complex, and we need to work to build our own life, that in more mature stages will give birth and provide for emerging next generations. I think this giving birth to something new is a natural outcome of our intimate walk with God. But to me, much of the organised church is like a couple that gets married, yet lives in the house of the parents, and expects Mom to continue to cook for them. The thing I admire in the believers in the North is that you only meet people who have developed their own walk (of course side by side with others) with God, and you notice it by the depth and conviction of their faith.   

Comments

[Tim the Enchanter]

I love your statement about the organised church being like a couple who get married and live in their parents house. I never thought of it like that but that IS what its like. Its like they started out on an adventure, and then decided to play safe! That is SO profound and simple. Thank you Niina.

[cheryl]

Hi. I've been reading your blog for a couple of months now, and I thought it was just time I stopped lurking and said hello. Your blog is always so interesting and full of light. Blessings to you. :)