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The modern church lobby looks a lot like a line at the pharmacy in Walgreens. "Over-the-Counter Christianity" is a metaphor for a faith that is accessible, low-risk, and self-selected, much like buying aspirin at a convenience store.
It describes a version of faith where you don't need a "prescription" from a Sovereign King (which requires a diagnosis of sin and a commitment to change). Instead, you simply walk in, grab what makes you feel better, and leave without ever having to speak to the person in charge.
The modern church lobby looks a lot like a line at the pharmacy in Walgreens. "Over-the-Counter Christianity" is a metaphor for a faith that is accessible, low-risk, and self-selected, much like buying aspirin at a convenience store.
It describes a version of faith where you don't need a "prescription" from a Sovereign King (which requires a diagnosis of sin and a commitment to change). Instead, you simply walk in, grab what makes you feel better, and leave without ever having to speak to the person in charge.