by John D. Pierce | Feb 7, 2023 | Opinion
Take a close look at how so many Americanized Christians define their faith today. What are the priorities, even essentials, they embrace and seek to enforce on others? It begins with “accepting Jesus” and moves pretty quickly to a few doctrinal points and defining...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 31, 2023 | Opinion
Clearly, there is strong interest among many Americanized Christians to redefine their faith in ways that avoid having to deal too much with Jesus. This is done with the hope that few will notice what has taken place. And, if they do, will have the decency not to...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 26, 2021 | Jesus Worldview Initiative|Opinion
Some questions arose in my mind recently — leading to a more troubling question that we seem to fear giving serious consideration. But first, the lesser questions that launched this line of thinking: Does my gut reaction to “Christian” television match how many feel...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 19, 2021 | Jesus Worldview Initiative|Opinion
The most troubling oddity of Americanized Christianity is how easily expendable Jesus has become. And, sadly, his absence often goes unnoticed and unnoted. Gospel writer Luke’s report on a youthful event in Jesus’ life can be said about much of Americanized...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 22, 2021 | Jesus Worldview Initiative|Opinion
What really holds up churches and keeps them together? Do we dare to find out? Many have long affirmed and loudly proclaimed their supportive structure as: “The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, our Lord.” Yet, our modern expressions of congregational life...
