Comments on: Surviving a Legalistic Flashback

By: M. R., Ohio

M. R., Ohio — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:07:56 +0000

So true, Mike. Thank you for your blog.

M. R., Van Wert, OH

By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:22:59 +0000

Wow. I laughed so hard at this piece. I did not grow up in the church so all of this is foreign to me. My husband did however (he labels it “fairly traditional” Southern Baptist – but not that extreme) and he can identify with this very well. “Sexual tension…and Doritos…” Hahaha!

I agree that we have to teach our kids discernment and moderation…that is something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. How I am responsible for this kid-to-be’s moral upbringing. I am the reflection of Christ they will see first!! It is all on me and feel this heavily. But, back to your post…one thing I want to strive to avoid at all costs is legalism with my kid. Heaven forbid! My mom does legalistic trips sometimes and it drives me insane. I don’t want to do that to my kid(s).

By: C. R., Ohio

C. R., Ohio — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:10:06 +0000

Awesome blog.

C. R., Van Wert, OH

By: D. U., Florida

D. U., Florida — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:08:58 +0000

You must have grown up near me. That blog sounds awful familiar:).

D. U., Venice, FL

By: B. T., Ohio

B. T., Ohio — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:07:12 +0000

Jesus called these people “Pharisees”.

B. T., Dayton, OH

By: T. D., Ohio

T. D., Ohio — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:05:10 +0000

I know that school very well. I also graduated from the public high school you talked about. I sooo am with you on this. Alan calls it the bubble mentality. Jesus didn’t live in a bubble!!! Thanks Mike!!

T. D., Columbus, OH

By: M. M., Kansas

M. M., Kansas — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:59:48 +0000

Bravo!

I loved this part:

Instead, my church offered “dance alternatives” where a bunch of culturally afraid Christian kids huddled together in someone’s basement for board games, Christian music, sexual tension, judgment of those who were at the dance, and Doritos.

I have been combating legalism more since moving here to Kansas where it’s much more prevalent. It was great and timely to read your blog post.

M. M., Wichita, KS