Astrology vs. Nuns |
I pointed to an article recently that examines Millennial interest in astrology, among other New Age practices. “I Was an Astrologer—Here’s How It Really Works, and Why I Had to Stop”
gave me more insight to the phenomenon, as well as some insight about
the church’s best response. After saying that “Astrology is one big word
association game,” she then wrote:
This might give us a hint about what it will take to win people of any generation back to the church.
Non-Christian Apologists for the Faith
Speaking of evangelism, here’s a piece that suggests that the two best evangelists of our time may be Jordan Peterson and Roger Scruton—neither of whom are especially enthusiastic about calling themselves Christian. Evangelists is
my word, and hyperbole to be sure. They are more like a “gateway drug”
to Christianity. Given the ideas dominant in our era, they are
controversial, and part of the reason for that, in my view, is that they
offer arguments about a variety of topics that make Christian faith a
reasonable option.
What Not Say to Critics
One more on apologetics/evangelism (good things comes in three). “Three things not to say when responding to severe criticisms of Christianity”
demonstrates bold honesty in acknowledging Christianity’s terrible
moments while affirming that “if the gospel is true, it is nothing less
than the master story of life on this planet—the reconnection of fallen,
broken creatures to their Creator and his purposes for them.” Then
author Natasha Moore offers sounds advice on how to respond to our best
critics.
Cultivating Wonder
I bumped into an article about Rachel Carson, the author of Silent Spring, which
is credited with jump starting the contemporary environmentalist
movement. What I didn’t know about her was what drove her to care for
the environment. It was not fear of human self-destruction as much as
the possible loss of mystery, and then love:
Thanksgiving Pardons
U.S.
Presidents have been pardoning turkeys at least going back to Harry
Truman. But in doing a little video research, it’s clear that Barack Obama had the most fun with the occasion.
His daughters were required to attend the ceremonies each year and
listen to her dad’s corny jokes (which today may count as child abuse in
some circles). But that was part of the fun. Enjoy.
Grace and peace,
Mark Galli
Editor-in-Chief, Christianity Today |
Friday, November 29, 2019
Astrology vs. Nuns
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