century, the church embraced motion
embraced the Internet and social
media. However, the church still
exists in a bubble and does
not use those platforms
to engage the greater
culture. From the web
to publishing, record labels,
television networks, universities
and more, the church has with-
drawn from mainstream culture
into its cloistered, protected
bubble.
it's been giving it away.
because, since the founding of this country, Christianity has
been a powerful engine behind social service outreach,
I believe it already has, and there are plenty of signposts:
Churches are cropping up in major urban centers around
Los Angeles or Seattle, young pastors with passion for
their cities are finding it difficult to locate facilities large
enough for the crowds of worshippers.
faith. They are breaking away from traditional, Christian-
branded record labels, film distributors and publishers,
and are finding success with mainstream audiences.
records in the United States. Their new series A.D.,
based on the New Testament book of Acts, debuts this
spring, and a remake of Ben Hur is in the works.
Christian convictions. These organizations are making
the planet.
couldn't silence the church. Despite horrific torture and
executions perpetrated by ISIS militants, Christians in that
region refuse to recant. So it shouldn't be shocking that here
Christianity is back. But truthfully, it never left.