Rethinking Religion: Rethinking Devoted Commitment

Religious sociologists sometimes divide Christians into two groups: committed Christians and cultural Christians. The former is generally defined as those who are active in a congregation, who pray regularly, who read Scripture, etc. The latter are those individuals who call themselves Christian and perhaps have some Christian beliefs. Yet, they do not strive to live what one might call a “Christian life.” They are not interested in church involvement.

Those definitions are somewhat interesting in trying to understand shifts in American Christianity. However, they demonstrate a false assumption about the Christian religion. There is indeed a devoted commitment at the center of Christianity, but it is not man’s commitment to God. Even believers will at times demonstrate lukewarm commitment at best. Instead, at the heart of Christianity we find God’s devotion and commitment to us. It is a devoted commitment so strong, it put God on the cross.

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