Associated Press Photo - The Rev. Larry Hollon, chief communications executive of the United Methodist Church, displays a large version of a print ad that is part of the denomination's $20 million marketing campaign aimed at attracting younger members.The Poster reads, "What If Church Could Shape World Events?"
... Now, I'm sure these Methodists mean well. The article states, in part:
The United Methodist Church has just under 8 million members in the U.S., with about 3.5 million additional adherents overseas. The median age for a United Methodist is 57, according to the Rev. Larry Hollon, the denomination's chief communications executive.
The new ads highlight the opportunities for involvement within Methodist churches - from helping feed the poor to volunteering with youth basketball leagues in low-income neighborhoods, reflecting research that found that young people are especially interested in service projects.
"We need to refocus on young people and provide them an opportunity to be a part of the church," Mr. Hollon said. "What we're hearing is, they say, 'Belief connects to how I live my daily life.' If I say, 'I value people because I'm a religious person,' then I have to demonstrate that in concrete ways. It's walking the walk, not just talking the talk."
... However, Christians "shape" the world by being Christian (like Christ). "Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Christianity does the work of the Father by self-development through the Holy Spirit thereby being an example for others.
One day, some day; the Beast will directly begin to shape the world and Protestant sects along with their Catholic cohorts will gladly merge to form one "beastly" incarnation!
The Observer
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