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The title of The Christian Atheist may sound like an oxymoron, but I think author/pastor Craig Groeschel is on to something. He defines Christian Atheist as "someone who believes in God but acts as if he doesn't exist."
The Christian Atheist inspired me to create the quiz below. Take it find out if you believe in God but act like he doesn't exist.
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After you take the quiz I'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you find the term Christian Atheist helpful? Surprising? Offensive? Other?
(-Adam Forrest, Zondervan)
There's a slight flaw in that it's required to select a box, however if none apply and you select "0", you're told there's a question or two you need to fill out. Only after picking a response, was I able to get to the next screen to the answers. Unless of course, the quiz is purposely set this way to prove a point.
Posted by: Pat | May 25, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Pat: I wish I were smart enough to plan that! It was an error on my part though, and I will change the quiz on your recommendation. Thank you for your insight! -Adam
Posted by: Zondervan Blog | May 25, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Thanks, Adam. :)
Posted by: Pat | May 25, 2011 at 05:15 PM
I find the term surprising. I believe there are many who have "prayed the prayer" but who never did a 180* and walked away from their past of sin to walk in new life. Jesus even spoke of these who prayed "Lord Lord" but will not enter into His glory. Personally, if someone is saying they are following Christ (a term I prefer over Christian) but not bearing fruit, I am going to share Christ as if they do not know Him.
Faith in God and His abiity to do great and mighty things comes from experiencing His power in our lives. (miracles, meeting financial needs, protection...) As with our human connections, we can only know God by spending time in His presence.
Posted by: Ruth Kaup | May 26, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Ruth, thank you for sharing. I agree that we can only know God by spending time with him.
I think for a lot of people (including me), it's easy to forget that bearing fruit isn't exactly automatic. Bearing fruit takes a commitment, and it can be painful. It's a good investment, though. :) Thanks for your thoughts! -Adam
Posted by: Zondervan Blog | May 26, 2011 at 08:49 AM
By your logic, I have strong tendencies towards being a Christian Atheist. There's one problem - I'm not a Christian! Perhaps you should add an important 1st question:
"Do you identify as Christian?"
Just a thought.
Posted by: Xedri | June 07, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Xedri,
Good point. I neglected to clarify that the quiz assumes its takers are self-described Christians. Thank you for your feedback, and I'll keep it in mind for future projects here.
Do you mind if I ask how you found out about this quiz? I'm just curious. Thank you,
-Adam
Posted by: Zondervan Blog | June 07, 2011 at 04:18 PM