We think that Jesus wants a fan club. Undulating crowds, gushing adorers, clamoring for autographs and sidling up to him, proclaiming, “I’m your biggest fan. I have all your albums. I’ve never missed a concert!” As is often said, Jesus does not say in the gospel, “Worship me,” but simply “Follow me.” I recall being interviewed on the Christian Broadcasting Network by a woman who, having just listened to my litany of things we do at Homeboy Industries, from tattoo removal to job training, case management to mental health counseling, paused cautiously once I had finished. “But how much time do
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