Hi, I'm Indigo, and I think I'm a squirrel...

Our day and age is a crazy time that has us walking on egg shells not to offend anyone, or else to be called [insert anything here]-ist or [anything else]-phobic. We are all entitled to believe whatever we want and to voice that opinion as long as we are not offending some minority. And frankly, "minority" has become a fairly eclectic term. Anywho, in the case that we are offending a minority, we are very likely to be chastised. However, if I were to pronounce myself a squirrel, I imagine I would be judged to a reasonable degree (at least one hopes). But I would probably also be encouraged by society (especially that society of social media) to embrace my squirrelly self and join the minority group of other rodent-people (I am sure that's a thing). Even though this example is pretty absurd, it carries some truth. It represents the fact that society is now generally willing to accept any outspoken or outstanding minority for the sake of "spreading the love around" or standing up for the "little guys" or whatnot. But when it comes to such a majority as Christianity, not many people truly care whether or or not those Christians are being offended. Therefore, Christianity has become much less of an appealing thing in society, especially to those who aren't Christians. Many more people are now willing (and even eager) to denounce Christianity and are praised for it. It has become a fad to deny religious affiliation. However, many years ago this was not the case. Christianity was more widely socially-acceptable and attractive to "outsiders." Thus, many people who did not actually understand Christianity or what it meant to have a relationship with Jesus declared themselves "Christian" simply to conform comfortably or avoid judgement. Whatever the reason for this so-called religiousness, many people are now finding that this is no longer the case. Today, one would be more likely to face criticism as a religious person than as an ambiguous person. Ambiguity now provides a sense of comfort and security. Thus, hypocrisy–or being a "Christian" (but not really)–is not so necessary. But, like all fads, I believe this will fade (into something hopefully not so squirrelly)...