Main Entry: 2heathen
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural heathens or heathen
Date: before 12th century
1 : an unconverted member of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of the Bible
2 : an uncivilized or irreligious person
I'm referring to the "irreligious person" definition in my blog title. While many would agree that the lifestyle I lead and beliefs I claim are wholeheartedly religious, (and I often agree), my case for the title stems from a different perspective on being an irreligious person. As I have spent time in Christian circles, I find that I reject aspects of the American Christian subculture. I am not rejecting God, doctrine, or faithfully held beliefs. I am rejecting apathy, close-mindedness, and insincerity. Even in that statement, I do not fall into the camp of the stereotypical person who is against those concepts. I hope you find in this blog, entries that reveal a heart seeking truth, freedom, authenticity, and a God who is big enough to take the left and the right and find a middle ground that is passionate, on fire, and far far far from lukewarm.
1 : an unconverted member of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of the Bible
2 : an uncivilized or irreligious person
I'm referring to the "irreligious person" definition in my blog title. While many would agree that the lifestyle I lead and beliefs I claim are wholeheartedly religious, (and I often agree), my case for the title stems from a different perspective on being an irreligious person. As I have spent time in Christian circles, I find that I reject aspects of the American Christian subculture. I am not rejecting God, doctrine, or faithfully held beliefs. I am rejecting apathy, close-mindedness, and insincerity. Even in that statement, I do not fall into the camp of the stereotypical person who is against those concepts. I hope you find in this blog, entries that reveal a heart seeking truth, freedom, authenticity, and a God who is big enough to take the left and the right and find a middle ground that is passionate, on fire, and far far far from lukewarm.
I think alot of this viewpoint of american religion comes from traveling internationally and having a broader scope...Miss you!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, good old American insincerity. :) Though, I don't think that we are the only ones that have that. That trip was really great and I grew / learned a ton then! I wish it could be mapped out and I could see how it is affecting my perspective today. I'll be that it reaches much farther than I would imagine, for all of us. Hope you are doing well! Love following the caper. :)
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