Tim forwarded this ever-so moving article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer to me today: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/238406_marshill29.html
The topic is the church I used to go to, Mars Hill (of Mark Driscoll, woman-hating fame), and contains quotes from my conservative yet not falling for it alma mater. What do you all think? Reactions? From such an offensive pastor and church, in a movement that we all seem to be abhorrently against, do you see anything that is truly good or attacked for reasons that it shouldn't be?
I personally know that I can defend some of his sermons...at least to some degree, because when taken out of context they look worse than they are. The sermon cited in the article makes it sound like he thinks rich people are good and we don't need to help the poor. Now, maybe that is his official position, but when I attended it was rarely a one-sided thing on most issues. He always presented both sides fairly well (which I found appealing) and would have usually countered such a sermon with another on the importance of seeing the sins and pitfalls of money or something. Also, is it wrong to integrate culture of an area into the church service or church community? I really liked the art in the church, different music, and that it did indeed feel more Seattle-like rather (especially as opposed to the traditional "suburban" church that I was used to). Anyhow, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
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