At this point, I hesitate even to identify myself as "Christian" if I'm talking to a non-Christian who may not understand that there is a difference between "that kind" of white evangelicals and what I believe and, I hope, act on consistently. Of course that does give me an opening for more subtle evangelism: "I'm Christian and for me that means every person is created by and loved by a God who would rather die than see his children hurt," or whatever similar statement is appropriate for the interaction. I need the Holy Spirit to guide me in word choices.
Great article! I no longer identify as evangelical. I still identify as "Christian" but am concerned that the meaning of "Christian" will become as corrupted by right-wing politics as the term "evangelical" has become.
At this point, I hesitate even to identify myself as "Christian" if I'm talking to a non-Christian who may not understand that there is a difference between "that kind" of white evangelicals and what I believe and, I hope, act on consistently. Of course that does give me an opening for more subtle evangelism: "I'm Christian and for me that means every person is created by and loved by a God who would rather die than see his children hurt," or whatever similar statement is appropriate for the interaction. I need the Holy Spirit to guide me in word choices.
Great article! I no longer identify as evangelical. I still identify as "Christian" but am concerned that the meaning of "Christian" will become as corrupted by right-wing politics as the term "evangelical" has become.
Excellent - thank you!
This is terrific, and on point. Thank you Brian and Beau.