2007-04-15 17:42:57 · 11 answers · asked by ivorytowerboy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You mean like this?
2007-04-15 17:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Paula M 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It has to be in order to gain more followers and keep the ones it currently has.
It's a matter of the times. During medieval times, ignorance and fear was enough for Christianity to call the masses. As society progresses, so does Christianity, evolving in order to be as effective as possible.
During the Age of Enlightenment, Christianity realized that ignorance was not the best tool for everyone. It had to become more "open" and speak in favor of "religious freedom."
During the Victorian era, a new dark age fell, and Christianity was able to draw more people through fear again. Not just fear of the afterlife but fear of not being liked by your peers.
The 21st century provides new options for Christianity. It provides new challenges. The Internet helps move information more quickly. Ignorance is no longer an asset that Christianity has. It does have sensationalism. Sell the big miracles, and people forget that the miracles don't make sense. For Christianity to survive, it *must* be commercialized.
2007-04-15 17:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hate the televangelists!!! They are too smarmy! The following do disservice to the xtian cause: Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, Joel Osteen, Billy Graham, Gene Scott, Robert Tilton, Don Stewart
xtians in general are good peeps, but those televangelists are bleeding the kind of $
2007-04-15 17:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actual Christianity is that which follows in the footsteps of Christ, closely. So --assumming this is what you meant-- No.
Self-proclaimed Christianiy --if this is what you refer to-- Yes.
This is especially noticed just prior to & on holidays.
http://watchtower.org/e/19981215/article_01.htm
Religion---How Should It Be Financed? :
- Giving Until It Hurts
- Giving That Brings Joy
- - - Tithing and the Law
- - - Christian Giving
- - - "As He Has Resolved In His Own Heart
- - - Voluntary GIving Today
- - - Did the Early Church Fathers Teach Tithing? [No.]
http://watchtower.org/e/20021201/article_01.htm
God's Servants Must Be Clean
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/index.htm?article=article_09.htm
2007-04-15 17:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes in america for sure. That's why many people there have strong feelings against christianity cause it's just being sold like a toothpaste.
2007-04-15 17:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by amateurgrower 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people have over commercialized it. A good example would be Jack Chick http://chick.com
2007-04-15 17:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by Roman Soldier 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is an appropriate level of commercialization?
2007-04-15 17:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard Christianity described as "Judaism stripped down for export" last night (by Professor Robert Winston). That just about says it all really.
Now shh, I'm trying to listen to my i-God.
2007-04-15 17:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is everywhere you look...it's like having a tomato garden in your back yard and everyone come and plants radishes in it...the radishes don't hurt the tomatoes, but everytime I water the tomatoes, the radishes get it too....but I don't eat the radishes and they never come to pick them because they assume i like them...the only thing i can do is ignore the radishes
2007-04-15 17:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, AND IT SHOWS THE FALSENESS TO THOSE THAT FOLLOW
THE TRUE CHURCH JUST FOLLOWS AS TAUGHT
ACTS 2: 37-47
IT FOLLOWS THE APOSTLES DOCTRINE AND DOESN'T WATER DOWN OR BOOST IT UP WITH MAN
MADE SCEAMS RM. 1:25
2007-04-15 17:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by manoman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian I believe that it is.
By their fruits you shall know them.
2007-04-15 17:48:20 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋