It’s not exactly a new thing, read up on Christian Gnosticism, that goes back to when what we know as the Bible was being constructed. Largely I agree with your points though. I’d write more but I’m on break at work right now, sorry.
Ah! Fair point about gnosticism, though I think most Christians throughout history would consider that a heresy. But you’re right, that does precede American individualistic Jesus-fandom by many centuries. Good point.
Re: the personal relationship with God thing
It’s not exactly a new thing, read up on Christian Gnosticism, that goes back to when what we know as the Bible was being constructed. Largely I agree with your points though. I’d write more but I’m on break at work right now, sorry.
Ah! Fair point about gnosticism, though I think most Christians throughout history would consider that a heresy. But you’re right, that does precede American individualistic Jesus-fandom by many centuries. Good point.