Dissension Among Us
Brandon over at badchristian.com has written a critique of our most recent podcast entitled "A Bit of Dissent".
Go check it out. Brandon's a friend that offers a valid opinion. Any press is good press, right?
Go check it out. Brandon's a friend that offers a valid opinion. Any press is good press, right?
posted by Steve at
10/20/2005
3 Comments:
I would like SCP to have a posted Mission statement.
Because... why?
I'd just like to publicly soften the term dissent. Perhaps, critique would be a better word. I think I understand where you guys were coming from--especially helped along by Steve's comment at my place--and I understand how you feel.
I wonder if maybe some of people's feelings on this issue of 'church liturgy' aren't greatly informed by thier unique 'church vantage points'.
Once again, I love the show, love the blogs, love Josh, and a really man-love Steve. I'm incredibly greatful that you shared and continue to share your thoughts...they help me to grow. By offering dissent, I hope I can do the same.
Argh...such a culture we live in where dissent is such a cause for disclaimer.
I'll shut up now.
I don't think SCP has a mission, other than to point out all the stupid church people around us and laugh at them (this includes the hosts of SCP too).
Steve has said many times that he is still an SCP. I think a mission statement would be viewed as a contradiction of what they believe, since things like mission statements are one of the things about "the church" they probably don't like. It's my opinion when you have a mission statement you're putting yourself in the mindset of "Here's what we want to accomplish, here's how we're going to do it, and if you're not on board with us, there's the door!" This is a slight exaggeration but not by much. Churches tend to care more about things like mission statements than they do people.
I don't think they need one to have people promote this site. I tell people on other blogs to check out www.stupidchurchpeople.com all the time, and I don't tell them to say "tell 'em Zecryphon sent ya". I just get the word out that these guys are refreshing, know what they're talking about, and while the show may not be for everyone, it is entertaining and informative.
Keep up the great work guys!
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