THE BIG RETHINK
10 Reasons Why I Want To Be An Evangelical Christian… Again.
What I missed the first time around
Motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, offers a fantastic list of topics and methods for improving our lives. His toothy grin assures us that you can attain the fullest version of your potential self if you buy his seminar package or program materials, all with a money-back guarantee. You’ve got my attention, Tony.
Buddhism offers a less expensive way of dealing with all the cow dung life piles on top of us — The Four Noble Truths. With this salve, we can heal our spiritual wounds and meditate toward peace and contentment in a world full of suffering. I’m listening.
Both can be great tools for coping with life’s challenges. But neither of those tools compares to the modern-day evangelical church, which offers every lifestyle improvement we could ever hope for if you are willing to follow Jesus in the way they say you should.
Why didn’t I understand this on my first evangelical go around? I’m not sure. Sometimes a person needs to step away from their environment to discover its true value.
So here are ten reasons why I want to be an evangelical again.
