Keeping the Porch Light on in a Dark World
“The foundation of true education is the truth that man, though fallen and sinful, is made in the image of God the creator and king. Education is a core implication of the gospel truth that Jesus Christ is Lord over all the earth.”
Video by Joe Boot of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity here.
Many Christians seem to be shocked that they are requested, demanded actually, to keep their faith to themselves. Religion is a private affair, unless it benefits whatever the current cause du jour might be. This trend was well illustrated when US president explained the first amendment (of the US constitution) as “freedom of worship” rather than “freedom of religion. Big difference. The former is pietistic, which is acceptable to a secular ruler; the latter is too broad, and might lead to people actually acting as though they believed their faith to be true! This helpful article uncovers Pietism as the problem.