Putting the pieces back together- tier one

Eric and I are pissed. At least that is the way we have been coming across.

For the past few weeks we have declared our disgust with the current state of Christianity. More than anything, it is a frustration with our division; how both sides continuously pee on each others yards–trying only to make their own lawn look better. Neither side is willing to compromise, dialogue or even whisper the word unity.

But we are as much to blame. Our personal complaining does nothing to fix the problem. All we have does is create a third isolated, and oh-so-lonely party. It is not proactive; we are nothing but a bunch of Debbie Downers, whining about the current state of society and wishing everyone else would see the world as we do.

We are far too young for this—or at least way too ambitious. So rather than nit-pick and moan, we are going to try something new. We are going to try and describe what a united faith looks like. Or more specifically, what steps can be taken to promote unity and understanding.

Our thesis is an Upside-Down Pyramid. And rather than try and explain the whole concept in a single setting, we are only going to take it one step at a time. Let’s call it baby-steps.

The problem with Christianity is that we no longer realize what we have in common. We focus solely on our differences. We find it easier to admit what divides us rather than what unites us. But let’s go back to the basics. Let’s talk about what we have in common. And we have one very big thing in common. We all believe in a God as revealed through Jesus Christ.

That is it. Think about it. I know it sounds stupid and dumb. But we believe in the same God. That is huge! And even more so, we believe in the same Savior. It is a powerful revelation to re-realize.

Seriously, think about it. Baptists, Methodists, Evangelicals, Lutherans, Congregationalists, and so many more all have the same root to their faith. It talks about this in scripture. We are one body–meant to function as one body—and the way we can begin this process is by admitting that we all believe the same thing.

I think if we can acknowledge this simple fact we are able to take steps forward. But don’t get ahead of yourself. Remember baby steps. All I am asking is that you ponder this thought. Nothing more. Make it your water-cooler talk. Talk about how you believe in the same God. Think about how you believe in the same Christ.

That is it. This is the first tier of the pyramid. I hope you join us on this journey. We are not trying to reinvent Christianity. Rather we are simply trying to put the pieces back together again. We believe in a faith that is united. Let us walk towards this ideal.

God’s Grace and Peace,

Kent