Discovery :: 32 :: Surveys

I read this article on MSNBC.

Survey: Americans switch faiths often

I’m never quite sure what to think of surveys.

35,000 people surveyed.

But the article kept referring to America and Americans…

But there is more than 35,000 people in Spokane and how many in the U.S.?

So that part of surveys always rubs me the wrong way.

Some of the stuff in the article was interesting.

Some of was not.

I think the thing that annoyed me the most about the article is the title.

How can you say Americans are switching faiths and then talk about how all they are doing is changing denominations?

And I’m tired of people considering Catholicism something different than Christianity or at least making it sound like it is (whether intentionally or not).

Catholics and Protestants and the Orthodox are all Christians.

So I didn’t really like the article.

I know people are moving around within Christianity.

I have myself.

I wouldn’t call it ‘Religion a la carte.’

Especially because it involves one religion.

I don’t see it as a la carte, instead I see it more as burning the cart down.

I am part of one holy catholic and apostolic church.

And I’m free to be a part of what ever part of it I like. And to learn from what ever part I want.

I know I should have some stability and should be a part of a community, which I am, but don’t stick me in some box any smaller than the largeness of Christianity.

I don’t care what denomination I am a part of anymore.

So I don’t see why the surveyors do.

Discovery :: 31 :: Karl Barth

This is a video of one of my professor’s kids pretending to be Karl Barth.

Discovery :: 30 :: Book Cover

We love judging books by their covers.

But…

there are times

when we are reminded

that we shouldn’t.

Discovery :: 29 :: Thought Provoking Pictures

Here is a fascinating blog someone shared with me.

The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus

Discovery :: 27 :: Drops Like Stars

Rob Bell has a new book coming out this year and a new speaking tour in connection to the book.

Can’t wait.

Oh, did I mention he hand wrote the book…

he’s going old school on us.

Shane Hipps would probably be proud.

If you don’t know much about Rob Bell, here is a link to a site that has a ton of info and links on Rob.

Discovery :: 25 :: Flickering Pixels

Shane Hipps new book “Flickering Pixels” just came in the mail.

I can’t wait to read it.

I hope to post some thoughts on it soon.

Although it may inspire to quit blogging…?

Discovery :: 24 :: Good Stuff

Some people have a gift for saying certain things in powerful ways.

Discovery :: 23 :: Stand By Me

Discovery :: 21 :: Too Much Time

Someone obviously had to much time on their hands, but I thought it was pretty sweet.

The Dark Buzz Night-Year

Discovery :: 20 :: Monks and Printers

If you need printer supplies check with these monks first.