In the first part of Greg Graffin’s quote he says that punk is about uniqueness and the experiences that happen when we grow up. Jesus was sent to earth because of his “uniqueness.” God allowed Jesus to grow up and experience what life as a human was like. Jesus got to see the hypocrisy and judgmental traits of the religious right. He saw how people claim God, but then pass by beggars and orphans. He saw how women were violently disciplined, and stood up for them. I don’t thing that many people know how many times the Bible addresses social justice and the “down trodden.”

Scotty and Jake (from the video above) were a joy to meet and speak with. They clearly value community and the closeness that it brings. I just think it’s great to see how everything positive, which attribute to the punk rock scene, is actually what church SHOULD be doing. So, Christ followers, don’t give up or judge guys like Scotty and Jake. They could be more outspoken for justice and love through Christ, more than you might ever imagine.