September 1, 2009
What is Consumer Christianity?
Win a copy of Skye Jethani's new book.
Skye Jethani's new book The Divine Commodity explores how consumerism has impacted our understanding of church, worship, mission, community, and God. He also offers insights into how we can overcome the influence of "Consumer Christianity" and awaken our imaginations through practicing private and corporate spiritual disciplines.
In keeping with that theme, Out of Ur is sponsoring a contest to see whether Urbanites can spot Consumer Christianity when they see it. Here's how it works:
1. Write a working definition of "Consumer Christianity" in 100 words or less AND/OR send a photograph that captures the essence of Consumer Christianity. (Extra points will be awarded for entries Url Scaramanga finds original, funny, or so insightful it makes him stop and say, "Hmmm".)
2. Email your definition/photo to Url at: Url@christianitytoday.com.
3. Include your name and mailing address.
4. The best entries will be posted on Out of Ur and Url will select 50 winners to receive free copies of The Divine Commodity.
Here are examples of what we mean:
DEFINITION
Consumer Christianity: A divergent form of the Christian faith followed by many in Western culture easily identified by large quantities of Jesus-branded merchandise but lacking Jesus' character, self-sacrifice, or prophetic voice.
PHOTO
Learn more about The Divine Commodity here, or read a preview below.
Posted by UrL Scaramanga on September 1, 2009
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Christian consumerism...
One for of christian consumerism is the mega church/motivational church. Churches that are far more interested in the number of pews filled than anything remotely related to Jesus Christ. There is so much of the world, in the modern church that the God quotient of christianity is barely traceable. The christian consumerism, or iconism that is happening in churches all accross the nation is not only sad, but absolutely a laodicean spirit invading the bride, and I fear for all of us because of it!
Posted by: Sandra Burt at July 9, 2009
You have this post dated September 1, which means it's going to hang around at the top of my RSS newsreader for months. I'm already a little tired of seeing it there for a day or so. Please correct the date on it so I don't have to unsubscribe from this feed
Posted by: a reader at July 11, 2009
Does 'Consumer Christianity' include the promotion of this book through this contest?
Just askin. ;)
Posted by: Prophetik Soul at July 13, 2009
Consumer Christianity: a blogger on a website filled with adds for conferences, books, schools, etc., having a contest to promote his new book that will be sold for profit. Does this seem to anyone else like a bunch of fish getting together to see who can come up with the best definition/criticism of water?
Posted by: Dave at July 13, 2009