No matter where you stand as a Christian on an issue, there’s another Christian out there who feels rooted solidly in an opposing, bible-backed “truth.” Perhaps you’ll both go to hell. Who’s to say? Not me, that’s for sure.
And so, I could criticize the Mega Church Singing tree phenomenon, as outlined here in Slate.com
httpv://youtu.be/UkpAgcIm8i4
I could harp on the money spent that could go to the poor, or I could tout the money raised that will help the poor (and go into next year’s brouhaha to raise money for the poor). I might give a shout out to the fact that “Spectaculars” seem to lead to check marks in the conversion column (there was that light on the road for Paul after all). Or I might mention that gunning for conversions, quota style, is creepy and a relationship with Christ might better bloom from a source that is quieter, deeper and more personal.
But you know what I ultimately think? Give the people what they want. In an Olive Garden, endless-pasta-bowl world, can you really force a Quaker meeting down everyone’s throat at Christmas? Nah.
We’re all out there in the world just trying to do our best. If fireworks make you tremble and consider your transient position in life; so be it. Light those babies up. Joy to the world!
Sparkly lights and fireworks! Only chance you’ll ever have of converting me. Bring on the dancing girls!