Sunday, September 24, 2017

I’m a Christian, but I’m Not Interested in Living “Biblically”

From Patheos-

For those of us who were raised in Christianity, growing up we were often taught the importance of developing a “biblical” worldview and living “biblically.” Even as our childhoods come to a close, we’re often told that we should go to specific Christian schools or colleges so that we can prepare for the workforce while also solidifying that “biblical” world view we’re supposed to carry with us through life.

I see and hear the term every day in a variety of contexts.

“Biblical.”

It’s as if the term “biblical” is some code-word that signifies rightness, correctness, or purity, in a way that nothing else can. It’s as if there is no higher authority, that the “name above all names” to distinguish right from wrong, is “biblical.”


Read more at

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/im-a-christian-but-im-not-interested-in-having-a-biblical-worldview/#Zg92llAPh2rZ3BOs.99

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