Monthly Archives: January 2006

The invitation system has achieved almost sacred status in a certain corner of evangelicalism. To those in this corner, being mainly traditionally conservative Baptist churches, to not give an invitation is to not present the gospel and also to prevent … Continue reading →

Today marks another installment in the “Evangelical Eccentricities” series. I hope it’s been somewhat interesting. We look now at the “invitation system” or “altar-call” mentality of many evangelical churches. Evangelicals have preached what they call the “gospel” for many years. … Continue reading →

One of the weird traits I’ve noticed of evangelicals is our propensity for lowest common denominator Christianity. In our beliefs, we often gravitate toward the simple and basic. This is in some ways a positive thing. It’s good, I think, … Continue reading →

As an evangelical, it’s interesting to describe the work of missions to religious outsiders. Lots of people in this day are somewhat familiar with the fact that Christians try to tell other people what they’re about. That’s fairly well known … Continue reading →

Having looked at the strange, conference-oriented nature of evangelicals, we turn to examine their propensity for symbols. Evangelicals have long felt the need to litter their lives and spaces with all manner of symbols. The cross, the icthus (the little … Continue reading →

One of the most hilarious aspects of evangelical culture is its love of conferences. It’s well established that adults love conferences. After all, conferences are sort of what adults do when it’s not cool for them to go to festivals … Continue reading →

Enough blathering about romance, romantic systems, and all that sort of thing. It’s time to change gears, and instead blather about evangelicals and their weirdnesses. This series has been brewing for a while, and I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s … Continue reading →

How important it is that we as Christians take pains to guard our hearts. It is right both for ourselves and our romantic interest that we do so. Yet we cannot forget that the pursuit of love always involves risk, … Continue reading →

One of the common arguments I often hear in defense of courtship is that it helps to cut out much of the heartbreak that comes with dating relationships. Dating, goes the line, often involves a high level of emotional involvement, … Continue reading →

To finish up my thoughts from yesterday, I’d like to reiterate that attraction does matter in Christian romance. This includes both emotional and physical attraction. One should enjoy the person of one’s interest on a variety of levels. Too often, … Continue reading →