that's kind of weird...

"I just don't want to be weird" I think that might be the god of this age. Known more for what it isn't than what it is. I'm not sure what it's all about...but I know it's not weird.

I keep hearing that Jesus was a revolutionary (we did a series on that at the Vineyard, as did every other church on the planet) and that his call is a radical call. I've seen bold proclamations on shirts and heard fiery words from the stage and through song. I just don't necessarily see much of a revolution going on.

We do a few nice things, don't get me wrong...but a revolution?

Every time I see someone stepping out into something that doesn't feel safe, I see dozens of people headed in the opposite direction. We don't really want to be any part of that - that's weird.

So the question is - is it John the Baptist weird, or just Peter the Apostle weird?

American Christianity takes a lot of raps. It's safe. It's homogenized. It's built for the masses. It's not weird. Sure it speaks of a revolution, but don't worry...they just wear the outfits of a revolutionary. They're like one of those war reenactment groups...and their just sort of playing. They'll go back to their real lives in a few hours.

Carry your cross? That's weird. Die to yourself? How does that make sense?

I've spoken with more people who argue about methodology than theology lately. "I just don't want to do it that way" seems to be the consensus. And "that way" tends to be any way.

I think we're playing it a bit safe these days - but at least we're not being weird...