Solo - Christian Institutions

I believe a hard truth: We, folks of faith, are not here to defend the institutions of Christianity, nor are we here to defend the institutionalized leaders who demand unquestioning allegiance.

Institutional Christianity has its own "spiritual asbestos" that needs to be removed. All the passion we spend defending the institution should be redirected only to love God, to love our neighbors, and to love our enemies.

Unquestioning followership has led to crisis and a loss of credibility. The credibility of Christianity is in love, not in our organizational charts. We must be brave enough to look at the painful truth and live our lives for love alone.

The biggest mistake we are making is we continue to think we've got time. Be present. Be kind. Love, more love. Now.