Bob Fuller, who wrote "Spiritual but not Religious," makes the point that about 20% of the US population is on a spiritual journey that doesn't include attendance at a mainline denominational church. He refers to the phenomenon as "Barnes and Nobles as Synagogue," the point being that they are on a quest for spirituality, self-help books, etc., but they don't "join" organizations, twelve-step programs, or churches. Does the Church have a mission to that 20%? And if so, what would that mission look like?
Posted by Meredith Potter at April 2, 2003 10:17 AM