People in exile
I don’t usually read my subscriptions but I read another Urbana article again, Emerging Generation, interestingly my recent progression in thought is part of a general trend =p
Although the exclusive claims of the gospel are hard for the younger generation to accept, they are being drawn to the Christian faith and the person of Jesus in large numbers. With this attraction comes a social activism that is part and parcel of what they believe. There is a new breed of evangelicals growing up among young people today. They do not call themselves evangelicals. In fact, they often do not want to be categorized at all. They are highly committed to justice issues.
There is a movement that calls its adherents to sacrificial, incarnational living among the poor in order to communicate and live the gospel. This movement is strong and growing…
The article also notes the good and bad news observing the trend in the worldwide church.
Now for some good news: the Church in America is moving toward becoming a people in exile rather than the majority faith that is often little more than cultural Christianity. Most things about a church in exile are good.