Contagion

I had this discussion yesterday with someone where we came to the conclusion that yes, indeed, Christianity is narrow minded. Why? Because Jesus even said himself that the way to Him is narrow. But here's the thing: so is every other person and business on the planet. It's just the way we are.

Take Starbucks for instance. They brew good coffee in my opinion. They have it down to a science (literally) and they wouldn't trade their system for the world, no matter how much the whiners say it's burnt! They are narrow minded. So is McDonald's, Panago Pizza and every other business. They've found a system that works and unless they are convinced there is a better way, no one is going to change their minds.

It's the same with any other religion, including athiests. Some claim to be open minded and that all paths lead to God but when it really comes down to it, if you don't claim to be one of "them", you just haven't "figured it out".

What I've found is that more and more people are searching for "narrow minded" because they are being so inundated with "pick your own path" that they find themselves lost and not knowing what to do about it. That fact that Starbucks is so exclusive and expensive makes me think that they have a really good product. They focus on coffee. They specifically don't make sandwiches or soup because the aroma will destroy the flavor of the coffee. And people love it. (True coffee drinkers that is :)

So yes, Christianity is narrow minded because the God of the bible is narrow minded. I'm okay with that...are you?