September 29, 2003

The PR Nightmare that is Christianity

Christianity is not without flaws when it is forced peg-like into the organization hole. One of the flaws that is currently bugging me is the Public Relations problem that seems like it might be an inherent potential of the way Christianity works.
First, Christianity is a very accepting religion and organization. In fact, parts of it is evangelical, so they are zealously accepting. This sets up the problem.

After you realize that anyone can become a Christian it isn't hard to see why Christianity has a public relations problem. If anyone can be -- or merely claim to be -- part of an organization then there is an immediate problem of organizational self-control.
Without the ability to control itself, and with even the newest members acting as mouth pieces and spokespeople one should reasonably expect that the organizational message is quickly distorted from intent of the organization.
This is what happens on a daily basis to Christianity.

Posted by David at September 29, 2003 01:40 PM
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