You are SO CORRECT, Owen! They’ve decided to focus on the marginal, the minors — even while neglecting the majors — namely the genius of Western, Christian culture.
Marginal cultures often manifest significant psychological frailty — just the opposite of strength. The classical cultures of Greece & Rome were failing as Christ Jesus entered the world. But his church and its culture became the dynamic power of the West — from then until now. Despite all its warts, Christian culture has been the most glorious.
But modern studies show no interest in that significance. They search for any alternative possible. Anything else will do! Philosophically and culturally, none of the alternatives compare, because no one is comparable with Christ Jesus! But modern, secular culture cannot stomach Jesus; even though the world generally accepts him as unique/superior.
You are SO CORRECT, Owen! They’ve decided to focus on the marginal, the minors — even while neglecting the majors — namely the genius of Western, Christian culture.
Marginal cultures often manifest significant psychological frailty — just the opposite of strength. The classical cultures of Greece & Rome were failing as Christ Jesus entered the world. But his church and its culture became the dynamic power of the West — from then until now. Despite all its warts, Christian culture has been the most glorious.
But modern studies show no interest in that significance. They search for any alternative possible. Anything else will do! Philosophically and culturally, none of the alternatives compare, because no one is comparable with Christ Jesus! But modern, secular culture cannot stomach Jesus; even though the world generally accepts him as unique/superior.
R. E. Knodel, Jr. <www.KnodelLifeStyle.com>