Two years ago, Dr. Darrell Bock wrote an excellent article about how to react to the latest “big story” about Jesus. Just in time for the Christmas season and the reruns on the Discovery channel…it’s well worth the read.
“We need to understand that public discussion of the Christian faith has changed—permanently. So the next time you hear an earth-shattering announcement about Jesus from the media, don’t get angry. Rather, take three deep breaths, sit down with your Starbucks coffee, and watch how the announcement is treated on blogs and other media. Above all, prepare yourself for the opportunities it presents. This is how religious news comes to us now. It requires a fresh response….” (More)