It is possible to completely change a society in a single generation. The nation of South Africa is an example of sweeping changes in a short period of time.
Many religions are in currently in need of broad changes in thinking and practice. There is now some evidence that some of these religions may be starting to change for the better. In the words of Mohandas Gandhi, “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”
For some evidence, see an Associated Press article by Kelli Kennedy about a new strain of Christianity and Donald Miller’s book “Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality” (2003).
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Donald Miller still loves God and Jesus. Don’t misunderstand him.
His problem is with Christianity, at least how it’s often practiced.
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