Evangelicalism to Get its Own Pope

According to Hope Waves on the Shore of My Soul voting for the new Evangelical Pope (or ePope) is underway.  Hit up the link which I found through thinkchristian.net to read more details. Here are a few bits from Hope Waves…

    “Exactly one year ago, frustrated evangelical leaders joined together to brainstorm ways in which to tackle the problems of divisions they have been facing in their churches. The solution?”

    “A heavy dose of rigid church hierarchy. Most notably the appointment of what’s being dubbed the ePope.”

   “Spiritual guide Joel Osteen had this to say, ‘I just wish people could get along. There’s so much positivity the church could be getting out there if we could just put on a happy smile, join hands, and pass the collection plate.’”

    “Front runners for the ePope include Saddleback’s Rick Warren, Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. and—as a cursory nod to the past—Billy Graham. There was also mention of Shane Claibourne but it was met with derisive laughter and a few concerned shouting, ‘That sissy would make us give away our money!’”

Rob Bell was not invited to attend.

Do you think this shows signs of growth for the Evangelical movement? Thoughts?

~ by Josiah on April 1, 2008.