EDITORIAL: Pulling the plank

By Staff
Nov 15, 2007
New research from the Barna Group suggests that being labeled as a Christian might mean you are perceived as being judgmental and hypocritical. According to a survey of 867 young people between the ages of 16 and 29, at least 85 percent of non-Christians perceived Christianity as judgmental and hypocritical. Twenty-five percent indicated modern-day Christianity is no longer like Jesus. Christianity has a major image problem among the younger adults surveyed. The Barna Group is confident many reject Jesus because they feel rejected by Christians.

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On Nov 16, 2007, Tom Tery said:
Perhaps some followup stories that illustrate planks that could be removed from our eyes in Oklahoma as a denomination, churches and individuals. I know that this could be more detrimental than helpful if not done with care. On the other hand, it is a little like saying that we ought to do better without listing some areas that need improvement. Usually the results is no change at all. This is a tall order, but you brought the subject up.
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