I think you are right, Michael, in drawing the contrasts you do. However, the widespread ditching of Christian faith is not without good reason, nor is this trend likely to be reversed any time soon while (too many) Christians insist upon doctrines, beliefs and practices that effectively deny the grace, mercy, justice and love that are indeed precious and attractive. I've been reading Tom Holland's Dominion, and he is right about the transformative power of the Christian myth, but his ready acceptance of myth is unwelcome within most Christian communities. What are your thoughts?
Governments and their kin have been seeking to dechristianise the culture, especially the past two decades. Multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion being the new creed, in which, supposedly, everything is affirmed but nothing is true.
And people are just confused.
I hope some of the waves you mention begin to wash up on down under shores.
And you could add the testimonies Alexander and McGrath recorded in their anthology “Coming to Faith through Dawkins” as further evidence of the Spirit at work.
I was curious what your impressions were, so glad you posted. I read Holland’s Dominion, and though I’m convinced at the Christianity being the source of western thought and today’s world, I think he doesn’t differentiate between Christian and Christianized.
I think you are right, Michael, in drawing the contrasts you do. However, the widespread ditching of Christian faith is not without good reason, nor is this trend likely to be reversed any time soon while (too many) Christians insist upon doctrines, beliefs and practices that effectively deny the grace, mercy, justice and love that are indeed precious and attractive. I've been reading Tom Holland's Dominion, and he is right about the transformative power of the Christian myth, but his ready acceptance of myth is unwelcome within most Christian communities. What are your thoughts?
Governments and their kin have been seeking to dechristianise the culture, especially the past two decades. Multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion being the new creed, in which, supposedly, everything is affirmed but nothing is true.
And people are just confused.
I hope some of the waves you mention begin to wash up on down under shores.
I hope so too!
I think both are true. The slide away will continue, but many are starting to see through that and are realizing the answer is God after all.
With the world getting crazier and society sinking people start looking for a life raft.
There has to be some meaning and purpose for our existence.
C’mon Mike, the Poms aren’t that bad! 😁
My parents are English, so you're probably right!
I see hopeful signs of it around me in South Carolina and pray for that awakening!
And you could add the testimonies Alexander and McGrath recorded in their anthology “Coming to Faith through Dawkins” as further evidence of the Spirit at work.
I was curious what your impressions were, so glad you posted. I read Holland’s Dominion, and though I’m convinced at the Christianity being the source of western thought and today’s world, I think he doesn’t differentiate between Christian and Christianized.
I'd see the difference is one of degree!