“The Nines” 2010: FOR vs. WITH God
Sep 9th, 2010 | By Skye Jethani | Category: Faith, Leadership, Movies, Theology
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Judge Not
Sep 8th, 2010 | By Skye Jethani | Category: Church, Culture, Faith, Features, FormationWhat did Jesus mean when he said, “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” It’s one of the most commonly quoted verses from the bible (Luke 6:37). Many of us, and not merely politicians, invoke the verse as a first defense when accused of wrong. It is also a favorite stone thrown by those outside the church to accuse Christians of hypocrisy.
In 2007 a book was published called UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity. It’s based on research done among non-Christian 20-somethings. One of their core findings was that nearly nine out of ten young people view Christians as “judgmental.” And given the prohibition against judging issued by Jesus, this would mean most people view Christians as hypocrites.
Given these findings,…
