Jesus and the End of Religion: On "intelligent design"

Jesus and the End of Religion

Jesus did not intend to establish a new religion, Christianity. Instead he showed us a new way to approach God and others. Unfortunately, however, his simple message was quickly institutionalized. Despite its many adherents, the Christian religion has lost its way and is viewed negatively by much of the world because of its history and current distortions. In the spirit of Jesus' message, it's time for religion (especially Christianity) to die, and for the resurrection of new faith and life.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

On "intelligent design"

Yesterday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that a Pennsylvannia public school district cannot teach "intelligent design" in its curriculum concerning biology and earth origins. This has become a major battle ground in recent months as many conservative Christians have been working hard to have their faith perspective included in public school teachings on the matter.

The real issue is not creation versus evolution. It goes back to asking what the role of the Christian religion is within our society.

I can't see Jesus fighting these futile battles if he were walking the earth today, especially when there are so many more important issues to combat in our world.

Another indication how Christianity as religion has losts its grasp of the "Good News" and its ability to meaningfully convey it.