Wow. I love this.
Thoughts? Do we, as Christians, get “sucked” into this mentality in even the slightest ways with our “spiritual heroes?”
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Thoughts? Do we, as Christians, get “sucked” into this mentality in even the slightest ways with our “spiritual heroes?”
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Abijah says
At least they spelled it lower case ‘g’.
John Saddington says
sacrilege!
dannyjbixby says
You just love this because you love Paris Hilton.
Don’t even try to play it off.
John Saddington says
dude, you got me.
NoelColeman says
I’d say of course. We’ve struggled with this since the early days of Christianity. Paul himself dealt with this when people were arguing about who was following which apostle. But to be fair, it can be easy to accidentally idolize the person God uses versus the God that uses them. (Not that I’m saying God is using Paris…)
John Saddington says
perhaps He is, in His own crazy way. 😉
Kyle Reed says
I think we definitely struggle with this. That is why big christian famous people can shape culture and what we do. I think that is pretty obvious in the way that most churches follow what other churches are doing because they have had success.
John Saddington says
that’s true. it’s a real struggle at times.
brett barner says
I think of all the people who the Christian community held high and then they let us down, and we never forgive or forget.
I saw a quote somewhere. I can’t remember who said it or exactly how it was worded, but the gist of the quote was this: Only follow dead people because they won’t let you down.
John Saddington says
ah. yes.
Randy Kinnick says
@yayitsbreanna has told the truth! Lots of people may operate in this thinking because god (media) has produced lots of “icons” for worship.
John Saddington says
very true. very true.
Joel says
Interesting the way you recast the question for spiritual heroes. I suppose we do to some extent, but then I would argue that is what spiritual heroes are for – to remind us that it is possible to live a holy life and that there is a god. Of course, when you said “spiritual heroes” my mind immediately went to the saints, and not modern Christian celebrities (where I can see the danger).
John Saddington says
yeah. this was more of an off-the-wall thought that i had… and paris hilton is so link bait.
😉
Mikes says
Hopefully not.
John Saddington says
yup. NO!
PhillipGibb says
a god that is an angel? or an angel that wanted to be a god? interesting.
John Saddington says
it’s satan! … just kidding.