In a Christian Century article, Peter Rollins talks about church or perhaps non church.  He is a leader in the Emergent church movement in in the UK.  Ikon is the name of his group.  He says in the article that “Ikon has lead some people out of the church and some into it.”  It appears that his group wants the discussion and doubt of the oddities within Christianity.

One thing he mentioned in the article is that he doesn’t call Ikon a community.  He says when one does this, those searching for community come and the group becomes needy.  The problem with church being a community is that it is expected to call when there is trouble.  If it doesn’t, people get hurt.  Ikon the institution doesn’t care about your problems, but perhaps the people you develop with people within will lead to community.  Interesting point of view to me.  Thoughts?

1. Caroline Says:
   August 14th, 2009 at 11:39 pm

   Still for me, church is a community where you can see “relationship” between God and His people. That’s the most important relationship we all must have.

2. Judith Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

   I am going to try and get this article for the bigger picture. I have to admit that I tried reading some of his online content and it was a little over my head. Perhaps I am still not postmodern enough.