Most Christianity I have observed, both contemporary and historical, seems to be categorical. It fits nicely under the category of "religion" -- just like on the TV game show, Jeopardy. Categorical Christianity is only one of the many aspects of a person's life -- a religious appendage tagged on to all their other activities, interests, desires, and responsibilities.
Categorical Christianity seems to have an "on/off" switch -- it is turned "on" for the church service and turned "off" for daily life. The category is flipped "on" for the table blessing and "off" for the dinning experience. It is turned "on" for the religious discussion and "off" for the ball game. It is "on" when the meeting is started with prayer, but "off" during the rest of the meeting when people act like God is a million miles away. And have you noticed? Even the most committed Christians seem to have the category turned "off" more than they have it turned "on"?
What would happen if someone kept their heart-felt Christianity switch "on" all the time? Why, that would be cataclysmic! God would be a welcome and active part of every conversation, every activity, every thought, every moment -- a constant companion! All the other activities, interests, desires, and responsibilities in a person's life would have to get in line behind their heart-felt love for and obedience to God. Cataclysmic!
Jesus said: "Deny yourself, take up your cross (your execution) and follow Me." That is a cataclysm! Jesus said "The kingdom of God is at hand," and He taught us to pray "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." Christianity is the ultimate cataclysm -- the living God establishing His rule in human hearts and lives!
New Testament Christianity is cataclysmic. Read the book of Acts (the Biblical history of the early church) and observe the cataclysmic events and lifestyle of Jesus' early followers.
Don't settle for a catechism -- "a summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers". Surrender to the living God and His cataclysm for your life!
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