With the Mega churches all over the place, the thousands of denominations, the whole "I am not religious I just have a personal relationship with Jesus" gimmick and the impersonating of other faiths to sucker in converts.
2007-12-21 01:41:11 · 22 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(((Suzanne)))
2007-12-21 03:36:20 · update #1
Is Christianity ALLOWED to "jump the shark"? After all, Henry Winkler (a.k.a. "Fonzie", the original shark-jumper) is Jewish....
2007-12-21 01:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i could say around McCarthy's era whilst it began out to be rabid on a political point. yet it quite is purely opinion. For the others who're cocking their heads: "bounce the shark " city dictionary. ... a term to describe a 2d whilst somethin that grow to be as quickly as great has reached a factor the place it is going to now decline in high quality and acceptance. beginning place of this word comes from a happy Days episode the place the Fonz jumped a shark on waterskis. to that end grow to be labeled the backside factor of the instruct.
2016-11-04 05:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I for one, have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And I dont think its right for other christians to be rude on here some of these answers dont reflect Jesus to me. Come on, Jesus is all about Loving your niebor, and loving Christ. I think that needs to be happening, and I dont see this in some of the answers on here, so I apologize on behalf of any rude comments made by others on here. I think you should take a look at waht God is really all about, and find a bible believing church, and open you heard and let God speak.
2007-12-21 01:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by me 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why do you care? There is a very broad spectrum of Christians, from Kentucky snake handlers to cloistered Greek Orthodox monks that at the core all believe the same basic tennet, that they are saved by grace and belief in Jesus Christ. It doesnt matter the size of their churches, their manner of worship or what denomination they call themselves, they find great comfort in it.
2007-12-21 01:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick H 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mega churches will run their cycle also. In the meantime, there are many Christians quietly building their humble place of worship, doing good works for others, and continuing the message of Christ. You forget about us. We we always exist.
2007-12-21 01:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
1st Mega church = Cathedral
"Personal relationship with Jesus" = Protestantism
These ideas have been around for a while. I don't agree with them, but don't find them contemptible either.
2007-12-21 01:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(((Quantrill)))
I agree with you. But keep in mind that the New Testament tells us Christianity would devolve into what it is today. It's actually an important prophetic sign.
Please also remember that there are still some of us around who truly love God and respect His commandments.
2007-12-21 03:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jumped the shark.Jumped the gun.Jumped something anyway....
I always wondered how personal is a "personal relationship".I have a personal relationship with someone.We do "personal" stuff together.And then we both get showers when we are done.What we do beforehand that requires a shower, well, that is personal.
2007-12-21 01:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Demopublican 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have not come across any christian impersonating other faiths to win converts....that's the worst way to go about winning converts
2007-12-21 01:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
They have jumped the shark several times. I think Christianity is in its final struggles. Kind of like how a chicken thrashes around just before it dies.
2007-12-21 01:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Buke 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋