The premier issue presents Rick Warren on the cover sporting a casual smile. He is happy, but not too happy. We are in a severe recession, after all. The feature story promises an interview with President Obama. Like this type of thing happens every day here at Purpose Driven Connection. No big deal. See? Freakin’ Obama has even bought into this thing!
The magazine cover also promises articles rounded up from the usual suspects of Christian gumbo fare: Lee Strobel, Bill Hybels, Max Lucado. Which reminds me; the Christian publishing industry sure could use some new blood, but that’s another conversation for another day.
One more thing - just between you, me, and this post. I think this high visibility publication might be an ideal opportunity for Rick to undo the one-size-fits-all perception of Christians. You know what I’m talking about; that we are all politically identical right wing, rigid, hateful, homophobic, elitist, stone throwing warmongers.
Perhaps this is a chance for him to use his public persona and media influence through this publication to recast the world’s impression of Christianity as a more diverse group of caring and loving people. More like Jesus was, I guess. Maybe that thought is a bit too edgy and post-modern-emergent for some of you, but I’m just wondering out loud.
So there you have it. The Rick Warren train has left the station. Keep an eye out for the Rick Warren TV show next. And don’t say you didn’t see it coming.
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