Church.

Why is it that church people get away with neglect and complacency while thinking of themselves as good Christians?

They seem to think that  because they accept the traditional theology and more or less obey the rules on sexual behavior* that this makes them good Christians.

But they do not modify their behavior in regard to money, hospitality, or politics.

They talk about their house renovations, and their holiday houses, their overseas trips, and their marvelous offspring.

But they never talk about religion or spirituality.

And this is not new.

It has been happening for thousands of years.

They only ring you when they want something.

And they never visit.

They don't invite you into their homes.

And they avoid conflict.

What actually happens is that a vital, enthusiastic minister is domesticated by the congregation.

They put up a facade of niceness and they stonewall.

They don't want to do anything more than indulge their delusions.

"We are the good people because we go to church."

There is evidence that this was happening in Jesus' time.

Lip service and cheap grace.

It is not good enough.

And it is dying.

(*Or at least appear to.)

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