American Christians are in an interesting position. Here, in what many like to think of as the epicenter of western culture, we are American Christians who "believe" in Jesus. This position is one of paradox.

I know Christians who are Republicans. I also know Christians who are Democrats. Usually, some sort of religion has something to do with a person's political stance.

I know Christians who are pro-choice. I also know Christians who are pro-life.

For the war. Against the war.

I know Christians who say that if we have enough faith, God will grant us the blessing of healthiness, success, and victory. Some of these same Christians say God will bring wealth to those who love Him. This is referred to as the "health and wealth gospel."

I also know Christians who say that God has already blessed us and because of this, we have a duty as followers of Christ, to bless others. Some call this a social justice gospel.

These are examples of how our individual truths are unique depending on who we are and what we believe. Western culture has an effect on our faith.

The position we as Christians are in, is one of asking ourselves the question: “Is the Jesus we believe in, accurate to the person He really was?”

I know people who have a rough time with this.

Do we fit Jesus into the mold of our culture?

Maybe instead of God making man in His own image, man has turned and made God in his own image.

Doesn't this seem consistent with our culture?

We can choose our own truths, as long as it doesn’t infringe on others. So we pick our gas stations, we pick our grocery stores, we pick what brand of clothes to buy, and we pick our Jesus.

We each like our own brand of Jesus.

But is the interpretation of Jesus we subscribe to accurate? Is Jesus being fit into our mold or are we fitting into Jesus’ mold?

American Christians are in an interesting position. What culture will influence them next?