On Being "Just Christian"
A core problem of the Christian life is the sublimation of the will to that of Christ, according to Tyler Hummel.
The author recounts joining a local megachurch Bible study in Wisconsin, despite attending a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregation, due to a lack of young people in local Lutheran and Episcopal parishes.
The leader of the Bible study, a former Dutch Calvinist, explained that she left her creedal tradition, saying:
I'm just a Christian!This response has become common in the evangelical world, implying a sense of maturity, but also highlighting the spiritual immaturity of denominational divisions.
Author's summary: Exploring the concept of being "just Christian" amidst denominational divisions.
- The issue of denominations in Christianity
- The desire for unity among Christians
- The complexities of creedal traditions
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