Blogging on Phrogging

A few weeks ago, I was introduced to the concept of phrogging.  According to Urban Dictionary, phrogging is the act of secretly living in another person's home.  This concept has been brought to the limelight by a documentary called Living With Strangers. and ABC's i-Caught.  Supposedly most phrogs are young adults who don't want to work a 9-5 job, but want the "pad" of a working professional, so they hop from place to place enjoying the amenities without having to pay the rent.

I watched a couple of the short videos on the Living With Strangers website.  A part of me was (and still is) very skeptical that people really do this (and skeptical that the documentary was true).  Another part of me was creeped out by the idea.

But then I had another thought.  I realized many people have been phrogging churches for a long time.  They attend worship services every week, but never make their presence known.  They consume from the church, but never contribute.  They want the conveniences of the church, but never join the family.  Then the jump to another church for whatever reason they decide.  In short, they miss out on the things that really matter and bring the greatest joy.

Maybe we should create a new entry on Urban Dictionary for "Church Phrogs..."