The Subversion of Christianity
February 23rd 2007 01:48
This was written by a mate of mine over at hewhocutsdown.blogspot.com. His name's Jordan and he sometimes comments on here and my other blog. Go check out what he does and to read the orignal article he refers to. The book he just finished reading is one that I too read this year. The Subversion of Christianity by Jacques Ellul.
Enjoy.
A brief response to I Consider Myself A Christian.
A book I would highly recommend for any "Christian" disturbed with "Christianity" is Jacques Ellul's The Subversion of Christianity.
Make no mistake; Christ was counter-cultural, and subversive, and not in the tame sense that we typically see today. He was not an ideologist, attempting to replace monarchy with democracy, socialism with capitalism, or grant slaves freedom or women suffrage.
Christ took things a step further; treat the slave as free, treat the woman as a woman, a person of value. Love children. Be wise and wary of financial gain. Be wise and wary of all authority. Early Christians were persecuted because they severely threatened the status quo, and undermined Jewish and then Roman society.
The arguments I have been hearing since I came to the states (first all this God is Republican bull, followed by the God is Democrat bull) are caught in the trappings of a religiosity that is anything but the freedom that Christ gives. Throw off those shackles.
Let us continue this subversive revolution; treat the poor as though they are already rich; the rich as though they are poor. The powerful as though they are weak, the sick as though they are healed, the downtrodden as though they were lifted up, and love our enemies.
This behavior will shake all foundations, and will undermine not only this government, but the next and the next. It will bring down not only this religion, but all religions. It will subvert culture, and challenge society.
Let us live with faith, as though what is not, is. The revolution is here, and it is us.
Enjoy.
A brief response to I Consider Myself A Christian.
A book I would highly recommend for any "Christian" disturbed with "Christianity" is Jacques Ellul's The Subversion of Christianity.
Make no mistake; Christ was counter-cultural, and subversive, and not in the tame sense that we typically see today. He was not an ideologist, attempting to replace monarchy with democracy, socialism with capitalism, or grant slaves freedom or women suffrage.
Christ took things a step further; treat the slave as free, treat the woman as a woman, a person of value. Love children. Be wise and wary of financial gain. Be wise and wary of all authority. Early Christians were persecuted because they severely threatened the status quo, and undermined Jewish and then Roman society.
The arguments I have been hearing since I came to the states (first all this God is Republican bull, followed by the God is Democrat bull) are caught in the trappings of a religiosity that is anything but the freedom that Christ gives. Throw off those shackles.
Let us continue this subversive revolution; treat the poor as though they are already rich; the rich as though they are poor. The powerful as though they are weak, the sick as though they are healed, the downtrodden as though they were lifted up, and love our enemies.
This behavior will shake all foundations, and will undermine not only this government, but the next and the next. It will bring down not only this religion, but all religions. It will subvert culture, and challenge society.
Let us live with faith, as though what is not, is. The revolution is here, and it is us.
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Comment by David
A Christian who understands that Charity is as hard as the nails that pegged Christ's feet and hands to the Cross ...
St Lawrence, that glorious martyr of early Christian days (who was in charge of the Churchs's treasures and riches, as a Deacon) was commanded by the Emperor to bring the Church's riches and treasures before him ...
So, St. Lawrence, being a man full of love and wit and humour ... assembled the lame, the blind and the cripple before the Emperor, and said, "Here are the Church's principal treasures."
So they put him on a gridiron and roasted him to death ... But God Almighty, suspended nature (as He is wont to do) ... And while St Lawrence was enjoying his own roast and toast (bit like a modern sportsman enjoys his toast and roast after his glorious career has come to an end, really) ... St Lawrence said to his executioners, " CAn you turn me over ... I don't think the other side is done yet ... " ...
And for those who deny that God Himself has a sense of humour ... ??? ... St Lawrence is the patron saint of BBQs ... ***
David ...
Comment by JoshZ
A Simple Christian
Yeah, heard the story alot of times. It's one of my favourites. First time I heard it was in Umberto Eco's book Name of The Rose. Brilliant book.
You might want to get the book. In fact, I suspect you and Adrian would both find it interesting.
JZ
Comment by hewhocutsdown
and was a response to this:
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Enjoy
Comment by Cibbuano
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Not only government, but in education, and especially in religious leaders.
Comment by JoshZ
A Simple Christian
I agree. Complete, blind and undoubting fealty to a leader is usually pretty dumb.
God gives us eyes and a brain for a reason.
JZ