Pancakes or Waffles?

A fellow LHM staffer showed me a website the other day, because we share an appreciation for the television show "The Office."  This website titled "Soul Pancake" was created by the actor who plays Dwight on "The Office," Rainn Wilson.  If you are at all interested in taking a look, watch the introduction video by Rainn titled, "What is Soul Pancake?"  located here.  The video features Rainn telling us that he wants to have serious discussions about religion and spirituality. 

Finally, someone is suggesting we talk openly about spiriuality and faith.  This opens up a lot of opportunities for the Gospel, if people are willing to talk about spiritual matters.  It used to be in American culture that spiritual topics were taboo and talking about them was a bit of a social stigma.  In the next era, post-modern times, the 21st century, or whatever you want to call it, for the Gospel to advance, Christians need to be well versed in the Bible and know about other people's religions so we can engage others in discussions on faith and religion.  It really goes back to the words of Peter who said "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15NIV. This is the way to be if you expect the Christian faith to look attractively to any one outside of the Church.  

That being said, the beginning of the previous verse also has some important words to live by.  A place like "Soul Pancake," which promotes the Baha'i Faith, will not tell you that Jesus Christ is Lord.  They will say you can believe what you want, lets just all be friends and help humanity.  Being friends and helping humanity is a good and noble thing and is a very good things for Christians to do in the public marketplace.  However, when I am expected to say that all religions are pretty much the same, that is when a website like "Soul Pancake" can be dangerous to young and weak Christians. They might see all the similarities between faiths, but miss the fact that when all is said and done, the only thing that is important for ones eternal destiny. Doing good, loving God, serving fellow man, and even confessing Jesus was a good person or close to God will not get you eternal life.  Only through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior can anyone be saved.  

So as Peter suggests, lets talk and discuss all things spiritual, but always keep Christ in our hearts and be proactive about explaining what motivates our words and actions.  In a world that is less and less Christian, we must be that much more prepared to share our faith with others.