Christians doing UnChristian Things

[swamidass (S. Joshua Swamidass)]

@swamidass

It is very true we often find Christians doing UnChristian Things. We also see surprising acts of long term self sacrifice and dedication. I’ve notice that most Christians like this do not publicize their work. They do not see their work as anything special

In many ways, the best Christians and the best scientists are equally bad at engaging the public. The best examples of both are not usually among the public representatives. It is best not to judge all of science or the Church by public Christians or public scientists.

In the end, I have a troubled relationship with the terms “Christian” and “evangelical,” even though I end up using them. Perhaps it similar to my troubled relationship with “theistic evolution” and “evolutionary creation.”

I prefer, honestly, to call myself a “confessing scientist,” at to talk about the “Church” meaning the community of all those who follow Jesus, whatever religious label it is that they use.