I have never known those who are not followers of Christ to be drawn to things called “Christian.” In my experience it does not create curiosity or extend and open invitation, instead it often quickly shuts down a conversation. People must know we are Christians not by the signs we hang, but by the lives we live. Free lives, loving lives, non-judgmental lives, Jesus led lives, etc. This is what will open an invitation and provoke non-Christ-folowers to ask questions. Then we can share with them the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom.

Sheesh!

WriteonBro, your perspective is interesting. I took a look at your blog. It definitely says “Christian” a few times. I guess according to your analogy you are the super fan. But, it’s obvious that I disagree. I can’t see Jesus painting himself “Christian” and putting a steeple on his head in any environment. And if anyone ever had reason to make a spectacle of himself I would say Jesus did, and yet did not.

If grown men can paint themselves green and put a lump of cheese on their head to support their favorite team…by golly a little sign saying Christian over here is our way of saying, I’m a believer and I’m proud.

I cannot speak for others, but this is one church staff guy who is not frustrated at all with what you said. On the contrary, just yesterday I told the dear brothers and sisters in our fellowship gathering that some of them spend too much time “at church” and need to spend more time with people who do not follow Jesus.

I also asked them to quite the “Christian” bowling league and join a normal one. Stop the “Christian” aerobics class and go to a normal one. I told them to get out of the ridiculous “Christian subculture” and start hobbying more and hanging out more with those who do not follow Jesus. I challenged us all to live among people in the real world like Jesus did.

So this is one church staff guy that really likes this post. By the way, you should post more.

Scott