just the rev

Yesterday's Times ran an article entitled "A pint is more popular than the pulpit." (nothing like stating the blooming obvious is there?!) Here's some snippets:

"It has been said that God never shuts one door without opening another. And it appears that people are increasingly turning to the door of the pub, rather than the church."

"Nearly two thirds of British adults now believe that the pub has more to offer the community than the Church."

"Three quarters of the adult popilation go to pubs, and over a third are regulars, dropping in at least once a week. This compares with the seven percent of the adult population who are regular church goers."

"SPIRIT OF THE AGE

Which of the following social activities do you do more frequently?
Go to the local pub with friends..43%
play sport........................11%
Go to the cinema..................26%
play bingo........................3%
hold dinner parties...............15%"

Feeling a the moment I need more time to do/be church outside of the normal church confines. Jesus entered the world of the people he sought to reach with love and integrity.