Little bits of truth in Doodle Surround Sound?

The gospel according to Stanislaw Jerzy Lec:

“At the beginning there was the Word–at the end just the Cliche.”

This is a telling reality of many churches.

It is sensationally true. 
So true that it has shaped how those outside the Church perceive those inside the church. So true that it doodles the caricature. So true that it turns up the volume on the stereotypes.

It is sadly true.
For many on the inside, there is some form of theological laziness. Instead of struggling with digging into the depths of the Story of stories found in the Book of books, there are many who would rather have someone else expend the effort and hand them the nugget of truth. Typically, that nugget comes in some form of memorable wording.

Ergo, “Cliche.”

Sadly many churches have expressed their religious dialogue and thoughtful discourse in this way. Meaning it is hardly a dialogue and seldom thoughtful. This is something of the reality within in the walls of the church.

But it is not the whole picture.

It isn’t always this way.
It hasn’t always been this way.
It won’t always be this way. 

But It is part of the picture. 

In stereotypes.
In caricatures.
In cliches.

There is a little bit of truth in such criticism. There is a little bit of truth disguised with memorable words. And I find it sensationally and sadly ironic that you made your point with such memorable words.

Memorable words in Doodle Surround Sound.