Christians are Boring

I was reading some poling research recently in the book unChristian which revealed that most 16-29 year-old "outsiders" in the U.S. find theologically conservative Christians "old fashioned, boring, and out of touch with reality." Further, they say that these Christians "do not respond to reality in appropriately complex ways, preferring simplistic solutions and answers." I'm sympathetic to that view. I used to hold it. Christianity in general I thought was a fraud, which made conservative Christians that much more contemptable. "Joyless prudes," I thought of them. They were "weak-minded," etc., etc.

Here's a short video clip of some boring Christian children.

These boring children score well (that's modest) in almost every academic category (presently, at least). They are learning a second language, play youth sports, play well with other children and can converse with adults. They are learning classical piano. One is discovering a particular artistic talent, another learning to dance. They can identify all the continents, and the older ones can speak with respect to some of the basic differences between Greek mythology, first century paganism, Biblical Christianity and atheism. Of their own voliton this past summer they sold lemonade and soda pop at garage sales for the purpose of helping the poor. 

Of course, sometimes these children act disrespectfully of one another and act without regard to the possible consequences. Sometimes they complain. At present they have not watched TV or played video games for two days because of their disrespect for another's property. They are learning that behavior has consequences and that there are varying degrees of responsibility.

Yes, and they laugh and giggle and devour gingerbread. Boring people. Must be missing something.