"Mainline Protestants sometimes refer to themselves as the "frozen chosen," a reference to the reasoned, non-emotional approach to religion followed by many Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, Lutherans and other non-evangelical Christians."
A fascinating and suggestive article from the Washington Post. Read the beginning here; see the link for the rest.
Old-Time Religion For Mainline Churches
Some Congregations Use Ancient Approaches To Stir the Fervor
By Bill Broadway
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, May 1, 2005; Page C01
Mainline Protestants sometimes refer to themselves as the "frozen chosen," a reference to the reasoned, non-emotional approach to religion followed by many Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, Lutherans and other non-evangelical Christians.
But what's happening in some mainline churches today is anything but cool spiritual detachment. In its place is a heavily devotional, even mystical approach to spirituality that often calls on ancient Christian practices.
Read the rest at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/30/AR2005043000959.html