Interesting article by Eric Bridges entitled "Another me generation." In it he reflects on the mentality of recent graduates towards narcissism and self absorption and how this has effected faith.
I have to say that in many ways I agree with what Eric says. To often the attraction factor of Christianity is solely what is in it for me. If I become a Christian, I will have friends...all my problems will be solved...God might bless me intently...my future is secure...I will receive praise/validation from other Christians. Then when the reality of sacrifice, self denial and humanness sets in, faith becomes unattractive.
Being a member of the twenty something crowd that Bridges targets, I have to stop and ask myself if I continue to believe in Christ or belong to a church for what I can get out of it?
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