FROM CHURCHLEADERS:
Following Jesus is counter-cultural in every society, though often in different ways.
In some cultures, it’s the Scriptures’ teaching on marriage and sexuality that offends the culture. In others, it’s the emphasis on grace and generosity and giving away power. Sometimes it’s Jesus’ emphasis on the equality of all peoples as made alike in the image of God. Sometimes it’s God’s authority over his creation, defying our innate desire to be our own gods. As I’ve heard it said, Jesus is an equal-opportunity offender. But he offends each society in unique ways.