Religion has become a dirty word to some. It reeks of judgment, rules, restrictions, and exclusivity. Christians, the culture, and commentators alike have piled on complications and confusion like coral and crustaceans that cling to a sunken ship. Many have turned away from the Christian religion, not sure they want to be a part of what they see. Those that remain find it confusing. What if it really wasn't so complicated? What would we find it we decluttered and demystified it; stripped it down to its core?
At its center, the Christian faith is about Jesus. And Jesus didn't give us rules, restrictions or regulations. Jesus extended an invitation. To all kinds of people he met in all kinds of circumstances, he simply said, "Follow me." He didn't place conditions on his invitation; he didn't require that people believe certain things; nor did he distribute rule books that people had to comply with before taking up with him. His invitation was to come as you are, right now, today...
