| | [[Megachurch]]es, especially those having bought into such concepts as "seeker-sensitive", "positive thinking", and such, tend to fall into this category. | | [[Megachurch]]es, especially those having bought into such concepts as "seeker-sensitive", "positive thinking", and such, tend to fall into this category. |
| − | There are many similarities between this and [[cafeteria Christianity]] but there are also differences. For example, in cafeteria Christianity, certain Bible verses are not just ignored, they are also explained away (especially in [[liberal Christianity]]) as "not really being what" the author or speaker said or wrote (i.e., a direct attack on [[Biblical inerrancy]] by a denomination or person who doesn't believe in it). On the other hand, in fast-food Christianity, the church may (at least officially) hold to Biblical inerrancy, but may "de-emphasize" a specific concept (e.g. sin) so as not to offend. | + | There are many similarities between this and [[cafeteria Christianity]], but there are also differences. For example, in cafeteria Christianity, certain Bible verses are not just ignored; they are also explained away (especially in [[liberal Christianity]]) as "not really being what" the author or speaker said or wrote (i.e., a direct attack on [[Biblical inerrancy]] by a denomination or person who doesn't believe in it). On the other hand, in fast-food Christianity, the church may (at least officially) hold to Biblical inerrancy, but may "de-emphasize" a specific concept (e.g. sin) so as not to offend. |
| | Also, fast-food Christianity is generally an issue involving churches or denominations, while cafeteria Christianity tends to involve individuals (though the concept can apply to churches or denominations as well). | | Also, fast-food Christianity is generally an issue involving churches or denominations, while cafeteria Christianity tends to involve individuals (though the concept can apply to churches or denominations as well). |