Curious Christian

I have to say, I think contemporary Christianity is way too anthropocentric. Some expressions are very individualistic, focusing on the “personal relationship with Jesus” and not much else. Others are more communal, emphasizing the “Kingdom of God” in which, refreshingly, horizontal relationships are affirmed as well. But this still falls short of recognising Jesus as Lord of earth, sky and sea and everything within them. It lacks the cosmic perspective we find in passages like Hebrews 1 and Colossians 1.

Why does this matter, especially if it sounds esoteric? Well, not only can it lead to shortsightedness in ethical considerations, particularly regarding our responsibilities toward God’s creation and creatures. It also tends to undervalue the contributions of those engaged with nature—like artists and engineers—compared to those working directly with people, such as teachers and social workers. It’s no surprise that many artists and creative individuals feel a stronger connection to occulture than to contemporary church culture, even within more missional expressions.

As esoteric as it may seem, I believe there’s a missional imperative to explore cosmic Christology and, by extension, Christian cosmology more deeply than we currently do. This insight has emerged from my engagement with alternative spiritualities, highlighting the need for a more expansive understanding of faith that encompasses all of creation.