This is an interesting article from NZ's www.stuff.co.nz
Seems the pope wants to replace the Bible in terms of defining what sin is! But that's not what I want to draw attention to. Rather, www.stuff.co.nz is running an online poll today asking readers which of the seven deadly sins they are most guilty of, with an eighth option of 'I don't believe in sins'. Several thousand votes in, and the results are both unsurprising and surprising.
Unsurprising - in that 'greed' is the least confessed to sin (this is the western world in 2008 after all) and 'lust' the most confessed sin.
Surprising - just how how the 'I don't believe in sin' category. I thought this would come out top, but not 25.6% of all votes top.
Obviously not a scientific survey, but nonetheless an interesting insight into Kiwi culture. Does our telling of the gospel reflect this? Do we talk about 'sin' and our hearers are thinking there is no such thing? Comments on a postcard....
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- Tim - Working for TSCF teaching the Bible to students in NZ; encouraging those who do know Jesus to 'correctly handle the word of truth' (2 Tim 2:15) and challenging those who don't yet know Jesus to meet him in the Bible. If you'd like to regularly help finance or prayer for this - wherever in the world you are - do let us know. Liz - Working with AgResearch helping scientists with their administration needs (which can be great!); and being a Christian in the office.
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