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1 | post modernism in the churches thinking | Bible general Archive 1 | Aussie | 36433 | ||
Could you please make a few statement/ observations regrading post modernism in the current church. Regards Aussie |
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2 | post modernism in the churches thinking | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 36517 | ||
Greetings Aussie! Since so many have questioned what post-modernism is, I thought it might be helpful to post a very brief definition of what post-modernism is. The best way to look at post-modernism is to examine what it is a rejection of. Post-modernism is a rejection of modernism/enlightenment/humanist thought. Modernism basically taught that reason is supreme and that given enough education and time, humans will evolve to their highest expression. Thus, modernism was very pro-humanity. Our problems were not really spiritual problems, they were problems of lack of eductation or opporotunity. The problem with modernism is that it didn't work. The world has progressed, becoming better educated and wealthier. But, man has become even more capable of inhumanity and violence. So, post-modernism rejects the optimism of modernism and takes a much darker view of humanity. It is also much more resistant to authority. Everything is not controlled by reason, but by chance. Everything is not rational, but relative. Here are a couple of web sites where one can read more on this issue: 1) http://www.episcopalian.org/pttw/html/pmod.shtml 2) http://www.bwanet.org/divisions/ee/postmodernism(percentage symbol goes here)20edgemon.htm I'm sure that there are better sites out there somewhere, but these would be a good intro to the topic. Now, how does this all relate to the modern church? 1) We are dealing with people who are resistent to authority. They don't want churches, pastors, Bibles, or even God telling them what to do or to believe. 2) We are dealing with people who do not believe in objective truth. A verse may mean one thing to you and something entirely else to someone else. 3) We are dealing with people who do not look at the bigger picture of serving others, but are totally self-absorbed. What is the chief end of man the ancients once asked! Their answer was 'to glorify God'. The answer today would be 'to feel good'. It is a very interesting topic, especially as it pertains to evangelism. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | post modernism in the churches thinking | Bible general Archive 1 | Lionstrong | 36575 | ||
Hi Tim, Let me note and respond to your statement: "The problem with modernism is that it didn't work." THE problem with any and all non-Christian philosophies/worldviews is not that they don't work but that they are false. There is only one truth--the content of the mind of God, some of which he has been pleased to reveal to us in his Word, the Holy Bible. Granted, because this is God's world, and we therefore must live in it God's way (by faith in his Word, the Bible), no non-Christian philosophy/worldview will "work." But again, it's not "wrong" because it does not work; it does not work because it's wrong, i.e., false. John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. Peace, Lionstrong |
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4 | post modernism in the churches thinking | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 36585 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong! Thanks for the save! I should have said, "It didn't work because it wasn't true!" :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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