TK on Nostr: I believe the reason the church got away from symbols and [meaningful historical] ...
I believe the reason the church got away from symbols and [meaningful historical] rituals is that they tend to impose theological rigidity and this is unappealing from a marketing standpoint.
Even when churches actually hold solid theological beliefs, it is less intimidating when these don't interfere with the coffee shop fung-shway of the church.
"Look at our lights, listen to our modern pop music performed by our racially diverse and sexually amorphic/appealing worship band, feel our spiritualism/acceptance/and interpersonal warmth and stay awhile so our female pastor can tell you about your new friend Jesus Christ and how much he loves your current lifestyle which we don't plan on challenging from the pulpit in any meaningful way whatsoever. This is going to be the most comfortable thing you've ever experienced, we promise."
BUT...."strong opinions, loosley held"....do you disagree? freeborn | ελεύθερος (npub1ak5…0gwg)
Even when churches actually hold solid theological beliefs, it is less intimidating when these don't interfere with the coffee shop fung-shway of the church.
"Look at our lights, listen to our modern pop music performed by our racially diverse and sexually amorphic/appealing worship band, feel our spiritualism/acceptance/and interpersonal warmth and stay awhile so our female pastor can tell you about your new friend Jesus Christ and how much he loves your current lifestyle which we don't plan on challenging from the pulpit in any meaningful way whatsoever. This is going to be the most comfortable thing you've ever experienced, we promise."
BUT...."strong opinions, loosley held"....do you disagree? freeborn | ελεύθερος (npub1ak5…0gwg)