[lbo-talk] In God's country

Michael Pugliese michael.098762001 at gmail.com
Tue Nov 7 12:22:06 PST 2006


Has anyone noted the, "Emergent Church, ? Church for punkers, goths, ravers and those who used to be. Think Unitarians but, hip. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_Church

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week845/cover.html

>....KIM LAWTON: In a dark sanctuary filled with votive candles, fast-paced images flash across video screens. Participants come forward to write their names on a wooden cross on the floor. At the altar, a DJ with a computer mixes the music to set the mood.


>...LAWTON: Worship is participatory and multisensory. People are
encouraged to tangibly express their spirituality. Many are weaving together elements from different religious traditions, especially Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Some are discovering medieval mystical practices such as walking the labyrinth, but adding decidedly modern twists. It's a pick-your-own-mix approach that also stresses community and social justice.

http://www.ctlibrary.com/11430 http://www.brianmclaren.net/



More information about the lbo-talk mailing list