Pitt-Jolie and Jesus?

Last updated on: December 17, 2012 at 9:42 pm by Andrew Marin

Pitt-Jolie and Jesus? 2012-12-17T21:42:45-06:00 Andrew Marin

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

In a world where anyone can create a blog and write whatever they want and claim it as truth, why not get in on the fun right? It’s about time I guess … that, and all of my super tech-y friends keep harassing me to do it. And for the first time in my life, well, second if you include Facebook; I’ve given in! So here we go:

I recently heard on CNN that the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Foundation just donated $1 million dollars to clothe and feed the Iraqi children whose families have been killed in the war. The first thought that popped in my head was, why are celebrities doing what Christians should be doing?! I was actually offended.

If the Bible tells us to love our enemies, what does that tangibly look like in time of war? I can think of no better expression of that command then to follow in Pitt-Jolie’s footsteps. As much as I can’t stand celebrities and their unwarranted and annoying political opinions, I have to stand in awe that someone – especially with those type of financial resources – was willing to do such a thing. Thank you Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. (I never thought I’d say such a thing!)

Following Christ is about doing, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are flat out just out-‘doing’ Believers. I’m willing to put my limited resources where my mouth is … I’m going to financially give to that cause as well. Let this challenge you, as Christians, to know what it truly means to live out your faith. No fluff, no talk, just action.

Countercultural. Faith. Love.

Go out and read my friend Shane Claiborne’s book Jesus for President. It will change your life and you’ll be yearning to live an authentic Pro-God, not Pro-Flag, life. We’re all God’s children and it’s time we actually start believing it.

Much love.
www.themarinfoundation.org

Previous Post

June 13, 2016

Don't Let Your Anger Turn Into Their Hate

Next Post

September 14, 2008 Speaking takes me far from the Rain

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Book Reviews Bridging Opposing Worldviews Culture Don't Drink and Drive Faith Guest Posts I'm Sorry Campaign Interviews Language Laura Statesir LGBT Living in the Tension Living in the Tension Gatherings Love Is an Orientation Love Is an Orientation Blog Love Is an Orientation Book Love Is an Orientation DVD Melinda Guerra Memory My One Sentence Bible Newsletter Our Last Option Parents & Families Politics Quick Quotes Quotes ReEngaging Civility Sexuality Speaking The Marin Foundation Theology Uncategorized Us Versus Us Videos Warren Perry Youth and Campus Ministry

Select a Month June 2016 May 2016 December 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What order did the four beasts that rose from the sea in Daniel's vision appear?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Terrifying beast with iron teeth, lion with eagle's wings, leopard, bear Leopard, bear, lion with eagle's wings, terrifying beast with iron teeth Bear, lion with eagle's wings, terrifying beast with iron teeth, leopard Lion with eagle's wings, bear, leopard, terrifying beast with iron teeth

Related posts from Love is an Orientation

Evangelical

Don't Let Your Anger Turn Into Their Hate

Love is an Orientation