Curious Christian

Some days, I question whether our society leans too far toward individualism, where everyone is just out for themselves. Other days, I wonder if it’s not individualistic enough. Those are the days when the herd mentality seems too pervasive. People drifting along with whatever authority figures say, without questioning, without thinking for themselves. Often, these “authorities” aren’t even qualified to weigh in on the issues they influence. Christianity, for many, has become a reflection of this same conformity, a community where fitting in can seem more important than truly engaging or growing. Christ offers a powerful contrast. He bucked from the system. So the system tried to crush him, as systems often do when confronted with genuine challenge. Yet, the resurrection tells a different story—a story where the system doesn’t get the last word. And that, ultimately, is what was meant to be the good news.