The Opposite of Church

Recently a book entitled “UnChristian” was written that described the attitude of a generation of young people (ages 16-29) who are not just leaving the church, but have already left.  Words such as “hypocritical,” “insensitive,” and “judgmental” have been used by this generation to describe the Church of today.  It is unfortunate because the foundation of the Christian movement was based on love.

 

If our churches continue in this trend then not only will the church of tomorrow have no influence, but will be rendered ineffective.  There must be some irony when we realize the Church was created to overcome sinful attitudes and now it has by and large succumbed to it.  Something has to be done, a change must be made, and today we have the opposite of church.

 

Since the beginning of the Church there has never been a greater disconnect between churches and our younger generations than the one that exists today.  Gone are the days of loyalty to pastors.  No longer is there the great respect for the older generation.  And unfortunately, many churches have decided to hold on to man-made traditions than to reach out with love to the next generation.

 

If you are reading this and have felt disconnected and alienated from the church there is a message that I think that you need to know.  If I could take you back in time to the 1st century and introduce you to this man named Jesus I just want you to know that I think that you would really like Him, and even more than that you would find that He would love you as well.  Please don’t let the actions and attitudes of any church keep you from having the greatest relationship you could ever have, that being the relationship with your Heavenly Father.