I saw a note on twitter (nickie gumble) a day or two after Christmas day referencing the Queen's Christmas address. Although directly addressing the United Kingdom, her words are broadcast to the Commonwealth and the world at large.
70% of those who live in the UK say they are affliated with the Christian Church. Of those 70%, something like 30% say they go to church regularly. That is approximately 16% or so of the population. Interesting to note that number is starting to go up a little bit in the UK.
The part of the Queen's message that I saw televised on CBC showed her talking about some of the various problems and concerns throughout our global village. It is is this context - of a mostly Christian UK, and the desperate needs of the human family - that she said that humanity needs a Saviour; and that this Saviour has been given to us in the person of Jesus Christ.
Having spoken to a few of my clergy colleagues, numbers out to the Christmas eve liturgies may be up a little this year.
Deep down, most folk know that they are spiritual people.
Deep down, most folk know they have to deal with sin and death.
Deep down, most folk know they need to be loved with a love bigger than themselves.
Deep down, most folk know they need a Saviour.
1 comment:
Well, look at you, all blogging and stuff! It could use a bit of tweaking but, overall, a good first effort. :)
Angie
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