Ryu's Blog

I was invited to an Easter play today. Although I’ve read about the popularity of mega-churches that operate like a business, this is the first time I experienced one. I can understand why this model is attractive to many people (especially young people). The event was held in a stadium with 8000+ people, very much like a pop concert with good lighting effects and acoustics. The music was modern, with drums, guitars, and keyboards. The sermons and the play were lively and entertaining, yet the gospels were communicated eloquently and suited the more serious type of believers.

I can see how it can fulfill people’s needs (like all religions do). It’s a good ways to meet people (amazed how many fashionable teenagers went), feel connected, obtain a sense of purpose and get helps or console when needed, and have them all without having to go through boring ceremonies or compromise the seriousness (at least it seems) of worship.

I think religion serves an important role in the society, but I’ve passed the stage where I’d get fulfillment from it, or perhaps I’m just being self-deceived into a different type of ‘religion’.

Here’s a previous post on the similarity between Christianity and communism.