A Living Alternative

When I started this new blog, I chose the name "A Living Alternative" with a very specific intention. When asked why he did not rebuke the sinfulness of the people around him, St. Francis of Assis responded:


In an era where Christians are largely known for the sin they oppose, this wisdom could not be more timely. Francis calls us to face the compromises of our culture by becoming living alternatives with how we live. As sin is defined, not by what it is, but by what it fails to be (thus it's meaning "to miss the mark"), so to our approach to facing the systemic sin in our world should be battled by becoming that which is fails to be. For example, in the face of rampant individualism, we must embrace radical community, not simply condemn it as wrong.

Along this line, I am starting this meme to challenge your creativity:

1. Consider aspects of our culture where we have too easily compromised, issues that you passionately oppose.

2. Then, ask yourself what it would mean for you, both as and individual and as a part of a community, to be a living alternative. Write about it.

3. Link back here to this post.

4. Tag others to participate.

I am tagging the following people (who, of course, can decline):

-Duncan McFadzean - response posted here
-Kingdom Grace - response posted here
-Erika Haub - response posted here
-John Smulo
-Mark Van Steenwyk - response posted here

Others:

-Paul Mayers
-Larry
-Marla
-Sherill
-Brunette Koala
-Sonja

Missional, Meme