Building Bridges.....

Some times, at some churches, in some places it might be difficult to get people to Church. Perhaps in Sweden particularly, but I have to say the churches are not that empty and dying as some may say. Some churches just goes on like never before. Others might pray more, sharing more about the truth of Jesus Christ, as we are doing, but then some churches are trying in unorthodox ways bringing people to Church. At a Lutheran Church the other week, had a full day for kids, in a special "Harry Potter theme". In the early evening it would be music from Harry Potter as well, or at a christian scout camp where they had a special "star Wars theme. Learning kids and teens to choose the right path trough the story of Star Wars and slowly leading them in to the Bible. The Bible, with its 66 books is a story book. There is everything in it. Star Wars, Harry Potter etc they have taken stories from the Bible and turned them in to theirs. Whats wrong with the Word of God

Some Days ago the former US president Obama made a speech in South Africa, mentioned the Power of diversity. Journalists said it was a brilliant speech. I did not hear all of his speech but I do not agree that diversity is powerful. It is easy to be diverse. My neighbourhood is very diverse. There are people from many different cultures living here. Many different backgrounds and religions. We can see that very clear on Christmas, when a Swedish tradition is to hang a star in the window. Many windows in my neighbourhood has no star in the window during Christmas. For many Swedes its not all about faith, its a tradition, a tradition many immigrants do not support. In my workplace we are very diverse. We do not have the same political view, or ideas how Sweden should be run. We cant unite around sports either since some do not support our local football club. So being diverse is easy and I do not see any Power in that, its colourful, its exciting and challenging, but not