Friday, October 21, 2005

Should I Feel Bad?


A friend of mine from the church I currently attend asked me to fill out a survey that focused on women's ministry. I pondered the questions for a while and waited to answer the questions put forth because I didn't want to answer in the heat of passion (which I've been known to do). However, even though I sat on this survey, I couldn't help but to get extremely upset as I replied to each question.

First off, I get suspicious of anything that is geared toward any particular sex. Sure, chalk it up to my "LIBERALISM", but I for one do not understand why churches insist on separating the sexes so often. I do realize that men and women are very different, but if you continually focus on those differences, a bridge is never built to overcome the huge gap between the sexes. Secondly, I am not fond of mentoring. Let me explain this as simply as I can. If we as Christians are studying the Bible and are communing with Jesus Christ through prayer and worship, why do we need mentors? I view mentors on the same level as Christian self-help-books. Why then did God give us His Word? Now I realize that my exposure to the Local Church (a cult for those of you who don't know) has tainted my view on discipleship and whatnot, but I really must question the authority and the right that one person (who by the way is a sinner just like me) has over another. Last but certainly not least, I am tired of focusing on the inward man. I want to work. I am tired of talking about action. I want to work. Why is it that most churches these days are focused on getting people just by? "Go to church on Sunday. Pray in the morning before you go to work. Read the Bible and set good examples for your kids. Go to this small group and read about Paul" Why not. "Let's be Paul!" How about, "We're going to the AIDS hospice this weekend to serve those who are need!" Instead, churches are screaming, "No gay marriage!" Is this how God called us to be?

At any rate, I answered the questions in a not so nice way, and I do feel bad. But I really wanted to let whoever know that this is not what being Christ's follower is all about. I don't want another study book with half ass answered replies to passionless questions. I WANT TO WORK!

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