Are you a "vampire christian"?

[CINDY S.]

This 'heresy' has created the impression that it is quite reasonable to be a "vampire Christian." One in effect says to Jesus: "I'd like a little of your blood, please. But I don't care to be your student or have your character. In fact, won't you just excuse me while I get on with my life, and I'll see you in heaven." But can we really imagine that this is an approach that Jesus finds acceptable?

http://www.freerepublic.com/~chooseyethisday/


I must confess the above has described me waaaay too often.
I'm determined to change that.

[Proudmommy]

It is like The Waiting's song "Better Off As Friends", that I've been listening too lately.
> Brad explains, "This is actually an
> allegorical song. If someone you are dating
> gives you the `Let's just be friends' speech,
> what they are actually trying to tell you in
> essence is , `Keep your distance.' This song
> is about how we treat the Lord the same way.
> He desires intimacy with us, and we want to
> keep at a distance, because it's uncomfortable.
> So we basically say, `Hey God, I think we'd be
> better off as friends."