What Will They Think of, Next?

Published: July 31, 2007, 10:37 am

Tags: apologetics theology, arts media, church issues, trends

Why is it that the release of a movie, a book, or a video game system can spark such a cultural phenomenon? If James Emery White is correct, it is not the allure of the "new" that is so intriguing, but the thrill of the "next."Turn on the TV and you'll find America's Next Top Model on CW and Next on MTV. There are even stores specializing in the next through fast fashion, such as H & M and Zara, which replace their entire line of clothing every few weeks. Our preoccupation with next has replaced our earlier fascination with new. The difference? New is what something is; next suggests a special insight. Christians can be captivated by next as much as anyone. Just think church. Pastors often joke about a migratory flow pattern among Christians in their community who are constantly church-hopping to the next thing in church life. They move from one church to another, looking for the next hot singles

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