Who are we?

As someone who would identify as "Christian", I am consistently finding myself in the state of questioning, asking myself, who am I and how do I live authentically as a follower of Christ? The days of 'going to church' are more and more a notion of the past, so I am left wondering what is left. The New Testament teaches many things about Christ, who He was/is, what His message was/is and how we as his loyal subjects, friends and lovers fit into the picture.

It takes generations upon generations for a society to be transformed. I would say (as would many others) that as much as individuals can be socially, religiously and politically conditioned to believe certain things, we as a collective body of believers, known also as 'the Church' have been conditioned over the past seventeen hundred years to conform to what man has built, instead of a mystical, spirit filled, Kingdom oriented life.

Conformity in and of itself is not always a 'bad' or negative thing. I believe conformity to noble and pure expressions are not only necessary, but also beautiful reflections of God. But when it comes down to the church, the way we meet, the way we serve and the way we worship, there should always be given the space to ask the vital question of "WHY?" Why do we do the things we do? Why do we believe the things we believe? Do they correlate not only with the teachings of Jesus, but also the person of Jesus?

I have not written in this blog for some time, partly because of apathy, party because of busyness and partly because I've kept my questioning to myself. I am not sure how many, if any, read this blog, but even if no-one out there glimpses here, I am satisfied in the fact that I am able to continue seeking out God's kingdom, even through personal thought, reflection and continual seeking of truth.

Till I find my poncho....