I think that the central issue in any “movement” should be Christ. Christology is truly the crux of any worldview or theological subscription, and I think that this is the EC main pitfall. Those who whole heartedly call themselves Emergent simply refuse to answer crucial questions about who Christ is and what the Bible says about any number of issues. I think the EC have good things to offer in way of methodology and cultural relevance, but again, I think Jesus is the only example we need. Jesus embraced culture and at the same time changed it into the likeness of the Father’s Kingdom. Jesus loved traditions but also totally turned the tables and revolutionized ministry and spiritual community.

I just realized I could probably ramble for a long time about all this, and I have to go. Maybe I will return. I am not sure that I am trying to say anything other than the fact that the EC has a few good ideas, but at the end of the day they really aren’t new ideas. Everything that the “EC” wants and preaches about in regards to loving people is answered in Christ. Where they get off is their stance on things that are doctrinally non-negotiable. A movement that refuses to answer certain questions will eventually fall apart anyway. I think the EC thing is basically a dead mini-movement anyways, so I suppose there is no point in continuing the conversation.

Blessings