Believe

Not a lot of belief around these days, so the institutions would have us think. That's belief in the religious sense, not 'self belief' or 'political belief': no I'm thinking about the really important kind of belief that we're told is missing.

Apparently approx 50% of New Zealanders count themselves as christians, according to Gareth Newman who was speaking at Kings Church today. But of the overall Kiwi population only 1% would see themselves as falling into the evangelical or charismatic camp! I thought the number would be low, but THAT low???

Ok, so perhaps 50% of Kiwis won't be completely shut off from God come the day of reckoning, but maybe they also won't be inside the Pearly Gates either...

More to the point, I'm of the opinion that knowing the Holy Spirit before you pass away is a pretty cool thing, which is what's happening for me thank God. Its funny how most people just think religion is some dead past-time for those who can't cope or haven't the nouse to think for themselves - well that's total bollox, I'm pleased to say!

After a point on the christian road, you either accept the signs, experiences and messages that have taken place and apply to you and you alone, or you reject them and keep Jesus outside in the cold. Let each man make up his own mind - hey you've probably got a pretty good grip on things already eh?



Bet you've no idea what most of it means though, have you?