As you can guess from the title, I am being a little facetious. In our society, particularly among Christians, we have an antagonistic view of culture and our place and relevance in it. I want to not only bring a fresh perspective on a Christian’s role in culture, but also do it in such a way that relieves the constant, and most times, unnecessary tension. The purpose of this post is to demonstrate the necessity and importance of modeling Christ in a sinful world.
Why have Christians, particularly in modern society, acted in such a way that appears “extreme”? In a sense, our society has become extreme. Autonomy has plagued mankind from the Fall, but our culture, an with so many other things, has commercialized it. Every modern publication elevates man to an undeserved level. The self has become something to be praised. “Me” is the standard by which we all live. “To each his own” is the motto of our times. Don’t get me wrong, I can be as self-centered as anyone; I am NOT speaking from a neutral standpoint.
However, Instead of subtly “reforming” (a word I will use often in this series of blogs) the culture, we act just as strongly, often creating an impermeable bridge, and in a sense, elevated ourselves, the Christian community, to an undeserved level as well. We make ourselves seem “better” than those worthless sinners, doing more harm than good. But many Christians think that by not acting in such a way, they have compromised their Christian virtue and integrity. The point is that we are called to be Christians in a fallen world. We hold fast to the promises of God, leaning completely on Him for our strength, and yet, walking confidently into this fallen world in such a way to win others to the saving knowledge of Christ.
As I began this post, I realized the gravity of the topic I want to address. I have decided to make this a series of posts, addressing various avenues and aspects of Christianity and Culture, ending with technology specifically. I have had many friends threaten to abandon Facebook and give up their cell phones. The amount of time we spend online, for personal use, is alarming, and I will address some of the concerns, including the ones that plague my own life. Stay tuned…






