In this final message of Pastor Eric's summer sermon series--"What the Faith?!"--he reflects on the question: Why Christian? Why be/remain a Christian in light of scripture's inconsistencies? In light of the fact that the Bible contains texts that are sexist and xenophobic--are violent in various forms? Why be Christian in light of the epic and tragic failures of Christians and churches throughout history, and still presently? Why not just go it alone? What is to be gained by participating in a Christian community?
As Pastor Eric explores these questions, he shares some of his own faith journey--from experiencing spiritual abuse and being rejected by Christians to being loved back to life by another Christian community; from journeying out of one way of being Christian to finding and being found by another Christian community.
Along the way, he invites us to reflect on these questions and our own journeys for ourselves.
