Against The Instavangelists

[Michie]

Glennon Doyle is an Instagram influencer who serves as a pseudo-religious guide for many (Marie Forleo interview screenshot)



Many millennials who have turned their backs on religious tradition because it isn’t diverse, or inclusive enough, have found alternative scripture online. Our new belief system is a blend of left-wing political orthodoxy, intersectional feminism, self-optimization, therapy, wellness, astrology and Dolly Parton.

And we’ve found a different kind of clergy: personal growth influencers. Women like Ms. Doyle, who offer nones like us permission, validation and community on-demand at a time when it’s nearly impossible to share communion in person. We don’t even have to put down our phones.

But Stein has been thinking about it, and thinks these influencers are like TV evangelists were in an earlier generation. Stein started talking to her mother, who is a psychotherapist and a lay minister in her church.

I told her that I find myself craving role models my age who are not only righteous crusaders, but also humble and merciful, and that I’m not finding them where I live (online). Referring to the influencers who have filled the void religious faith has left for people like me, she said, “They might inspire you to live your best life but not make the best use of your life.”

I thought of Ms. Ciano, who has been following Ms. Doyle for solace during this dark period. Even though Ms. Ciano doesn’t see Ms. Doyle as a neo-religious leader, I was struck by the vulnerable comment she left on one of Ms. Doyle’s Instagram posts in which she unloaded the litany of hardships she’d experienced last year. I noticed it went unanswered. A confession without a confessor.

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[2PhiloVoid]

If it's not too much of a surprise, it looks like our Protestant counterparts would agree with your angle here, Michie!

Untamed: The Gospel of Glennon Doyle

As for me, I've never heard of her. I wonder what she thinks about the Nicene Creed?

 

[Michie]

I don’t know. But the many fads and cults of personality are one of the things that caused me to start stepping out of that sector of the faith. I found it all very exhausting and disheartening. Where are the Billy Graham’s and Corrie Tenbooms today??

If it's not too much of a surprise, it looks like our Protestant counterparts would agree with your angle here, Michie!

Untamed: The Gospel of Glennon Doyle

As for me, I've never heard of her. I wonder what she thinks about the Nicene Creed?

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

I just looked up Glennon Doyle. Yuch! She has these rallies where there are all woman who worship her. She is basically a business flogging books and holding rallies, spouting inane new age inanities. Posing with her girlfriend . There was nothing even remotely Christian about anything she was espousing.

They need to know that Christianity is not easy. We are called to pick our crosses daily and follow Christ. There is suffering in life and we all go through it.

 

[Michie]

I just looked up Glennon Doyle. Yuch! She has these rallies where there are all woman who worship her. She is basically a business flogging books and holding rallies, spouting inane new age inanities. Posing with her girlfriend . There was nothing even remotely Christian about anything she was espousing.

They need to know that Christianity is not easy. We are called to pick our crosses daily and follow Christ. There is suffering in life and we all go through it.

True. People are trying to sell Christianity as a magic bullet. It is. For our eternity when we hold to it but we still live in a fallen world and all that comes with it. People that sell Christianity as something where we can just call on God and fulfill all our carnal desires are false prophets imo. Yes we can be blessed in all sorts of ways as Christians but it’s no guarantee. Look at all the Christians that suffered through their faith. Martyred, etc. I have issues with believers that believe God is their sugar daddy in the sky. Tunnel vision at its best. Christianity has a history. Too many break from it to sell it as something you can buy off QVC. Would not want to be responsible for feeding that mindset. Of course we use our faith to have the Lord guide us in our endeavors but we hold responsibility as well.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

True. People are trying to sell Christianity as a magic bullet. It is. For our eternity when we hold to it but we still live in a fallen world and all that comes with it. People that sell Christianity as something where we can just call on God and fulfill all our carnal desires are false prophets imo. Yes we can be blessed in all sorts of ways as Christians but it’s no guarantee. Look at all the Christians that suffered through their faith. Martyred, etc. I have issues with believers that believe God is their sugar daddy in the sky. Tunnel vision at its best. Christianity has a history. Too many break from it to sell it as something you can buy off QVC. Would not want to be responsible for feeding that mindset. Of course we use our faith to have the Lord guide us in our endeavors but we hold responsibility as well.

I agree . Sometimes I think about my struggles then think that there are Christians in China who suffer for the cross daily. There are Christians in Islamic countries who are dying because they follow Christ.

Nothing is guaranteed in life.

 

[Michie]

I agree . Sometimes I think about my struggles then think that there are Christians in China who suffer for the cross daily. There are Christians in Islamic countries who are dying because they follow Christ.

Nothing is guaranteed in life.

But they should be rich in famous in this life. All desires fulfilled. Someone call Joel Osteen!