Irresistible Revolution is a novel preaching that is not simply enough to avoid sinning but that we must also live as Jesus once did, when he walked the earth. I can agree with what Shane Claiborne talks about in this novel. When I went to church, they would always preach the same sermon, we are not to do this, we are not to do that. I don't ever recall being told to go out and attempt to change the world, or to feed the poor. This novel definitely does speak out to me spiritually. I had lost faith in Christianity but he has give me a new hope, that maybe there is a way for us to be closer to God and his ways then just by attending church every week. It inspires me to want to do more, to find my calling to help others. I could relate to what he was saying at first, because I felt the same way, that there had to be more to Christianity then just going to church and following the rules that came along with it. What he is doing to show the world that following the Lord is not just about reading the bible, but actually applying to our lives and doing as it says. It definitely made me feel guilty for not doing more for others, and also got me thinking more in depth about out I interpret certain passages of the bible.
Shane Claiborne states that we have lost the true meaning of being a Christian, of being a compassionate human being. I believe this is true, we have become infatutated with our pop culture, material things, violence. We have gotten so caught up in ourselves, that we no longer give back to others. We have put other things before the Lord, I know I am guilty of this. I placed so many other things before God, when he should have been first. I lost sight of what it was to feel God's love. I don't even know where I stand when it comes to my faith. This book has definitely inspired to find my faith again, to see where I stand.
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I really like what you wrote about the book and about how it makes you feel, as cheesy as that sounds. I think a lot of people feel the same way when you say you are now inspired to find your faith and re-discover it. I think that is a-lot of what I have been inspired to do also. I just wonder how to go about these things. Church isn't enough, but how do you find that balance between making a big difference without completely altering your whole life. Does that make sense? Hope so.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with everything you said. Christianity seems to be coming down to just going through the motions of going to church every sunday, attending a bible study every so often, etc. We need to stop and think about what is being told to us in the bible, and what it really means to be a christian.
ReplyDeleteI also really like what you have said about the book. It was really good that you were able to relate to what was being said in the book and explain how you felt about it. I felt so guilty after reading parts of the book as well and want to start finding more ways to change and to work on putting God before everything.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel Nataly! I've been struggling a lot lately with my faith and where I stand. Because of this I've been really worried that in our linked classes I'm going to lag behind because I don't know as much background knowledge as I probably should! But yes, I definitely agree that book was while a little extreme, it was very inspirational and encouraging to get involved again.
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate on some of the levels that you talk about Nataly. When it comes to my faith, I have really struggled with how the church teaches things and how it can be that bunch of rules that need to be followed. I agree that even though Shane was a little out there with some of the stuff he talked about and did go a little extreme, it had great lessons and showed some new lights on Christianity and let me see what the big picture is and who Im to live for.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm glad that you feel like you can share your personal thoughts about the reading. That was really good. It's amazing that reading what Shane wrote can make someone wonder and search for what he has. This is obviously a very powerful book. Despite all of the criticisms we have been able to pick at this book is very helpful in describing the Christian life through Shane's eye. Shane is wants to live out the gospel instead of just learning it. I think that sometimes church's might put too much emphasis on learning the scriptures for yourself (which is good) but they are leaving out a very important command from God. God told us to make disciples of every nation and in order to do that we must act and reach out. Thanks for sharing Nataly!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true what you said. I had somewhat lost faith in Christanity, but by reading Claiborne, it did somewhat revive a bit of hope for humanity. Sometimes I guess we see all these common acts of gestures that we don't see the true beauty of love in this world, and I think that was want Claiborne was trying to convey.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I never lost my faith in christianity I have see it happen to some of my friends. I agree that this could be a direct reaction from church services that dont give enough direction for how a true Christian is supposed live their daily lives the other six days of the week. Claibrne takes an interesting approach but sends a stern message and some great extreme ideas.
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