"The next word that begins with ‘C’ is Coca Cola Catholicism. This has two aspects. The first is a critique of the sort of American Catholicism which, like Coca Cola itself is sweet and fizzy, but has not nutritional value–in fact, after the first buzz it doesn’t even quench your thirst. The caffeine doesn’t really satisfy. It makes you thirsty and wanting more. Coca Cola Catholicism is characterized by worship that is warm and fuzzy and sweet. Anodyne sermons that are about anything but the gospel of Jesus Christ–bland exhortations to be nicer people or to be more tolerant or pep talks to boost self esteem. This is combined with hokey, sentimental music with saccharine songs about gathering together and feeling the Spirit all gooey and sweet."
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:18:30 +0000
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