The Sacred Chicken Tikka Masala: How Inculturation is Turning Your Faith into a Potluck Disaster

Synopsis

Ever feel like your solemn liturgy is starting to resemble a Bollywood dance-off? Or perhaps the incense is being overpowered by the aroma of samosas? "The Sacred Chicken Tikka Masala" dives headfirst into the often-hilarious, sometimes alarming, world of inculturation. This journalistic encyclopedia, penned with a wink and a nod for priests and theologians, explores how well-intentioned attempts to make faith more relatable can inadvertently lead to a theological smorgasbord where the main course is lost. From the perils of adapting ancient rites with modern pop music to the existential dread of explaining why the Easter Vigil isn't a karaoke night, this book tackles the thorny issue of inculturation with humor and sharp insight. It's a must-read for any clergyman who's ever wondered if their parish hall has become more of a community center than a sanctuary, and who fears that the sacred might just be getting a little too... *familiar*. Prepare for a lighthearted yet pointed examination of how, in our quest to embrace the local, we might be accidentally diluting the universal.