why are we in europe?

John spotted this article with videos (be sure to watch the videos) and it in a few minutes captures what we see here in Europe - and it makes our hearts ache.

Dutch rethink Christianity for a doubtful world

Here are a few key quotes:


"A study by the Free University of Amsterdam found that one-in-six clergy in the PKN [Protestant Church in the Netherlands] and six other smaller denominations was either agnostic or atheist."

Klaas Hendrikse: "You don't have to believe that Jesus was physically resurrected"

"Mr Hendrikse describes the Bible's account of Jesus's life as a mythological story about a man who may never have existed, even if it is a valuable source of wisdom about how to lead a good life."

Spelled out like this by BBC, I can only say that I'm even more compelled to be here in Europe, following a real Jesus, creating opportunities for people to see and know the person that He is.

If you have time, these podcasts by Timothy Keller offer beautifully articulated responses to just this kind of worldview.

How to Find the Way

Absolutism: don't we all have to find truth for ourselves?