We Want Community
Rafael Reyes III
Graduate student, New York Theological Seminary
Master’s of Divinity with an emphasis on theology
Postmodern thinking from books, movies and radio has changed the way Christians interact with Scripture. “Emergent” Christians are moving away from a modern, rational, individual way of being to a more pragmatic, inclusive way of living in which we experience life subjectively with our community.
Communities such as colleges have provided opportunities for this generation to see one another without facades, forcing them to be more open-minded. But what happens when they enter the church? Are they being engaged? Is the church being open-minded to include this generation in its community? Emerging Christians seek more organic relationships. They want a community where both they and the church can share struggles and frustrations together, where both can be transparent.