In The Outsider Interviews, Jim Henderson hosts group interviews/discussions with people who are atheists, non-Christians, or just Christians-but-don't-want-to-be-associated-with-Christianity in front of church crowds. The participants are asked (among other things) "If Christians would listen, what would you say to them?"
I know that we tend to demonize anyone that is "the other," and how especially true is that of people whose beliefs don't line with our own? Frankly, I think the church needs more exposure to people who are outside of itself. Because our perception of how we come across isn't the reality. The reality is how we are perceived by those outside. It is their perceptions that matter...because theirs are more accurate.
Check out these trailers for The Outsider Interviews.
This is the main book/DVD trailer.
HT: The Friendly Atheist
This are quick statements from the people who were interviewed.
I'd love to know your thoughts.
