Acts 17:22-31
What do you suppose Paul would say if he showed up not on the Areopagus in ancient
Athens, but in Times Square? What if he undertook his teaching not on the brow of a
Greek hill surrounded by temples, but rather inside a Starbucks, handing out mocha lattes
all round?
"Americans, I see how extremely religious you are, in every way," Paul might begin. But
instead of speaking of temples to unknown gods, he might say something like this: "I
have observed how many of you are fond of saying, 'I'm spiritual, but not religious.' I'm