Nice write up in the Baltimore Sun on Mr. Colson and the Centurions.
He [Colson] blames Christians — not the ’60s counterculture — for ceding cultural primacy to moral relativists. “As a result of Christian fundamentalism in the 20th century,we lost engagement in the world of ideas,” he said.
The class [Centurions] offers tactical ways to open people’s eyes to Christianity. He advises the students to shun the term “fundamental” in favor of “core,” or “central truths,” or other more neutral terms that will not automatically conjure up images of a “backwoods, Bible-pounding idiot” when talking about Christians or the Christian faith.
Winning the culture is so important to him because politics will never solve the world’s problems, he said. “We are living in an age of political illusion that is a result of the death of truth,” he said. As a result, it’s impossible that “the messiah is going to come through the political process.”
It's true folks. The political process won't change hearts. Science won't change hearts. Technology won't change hearts. Education won't change hearts.
Acceptance of true truth changes hearts. Living out truth changes lives and communities. Hope is found in God's grace (common grace and saving grace) operating on the hearts of men.
Thanks for the link. That was well written.
I've been slugging through Wilberforce's biography, I'm now about 3/4 of the way done. He was a man committed to living out true truth in every area of his life. It's very interesting to read through, it really gives you a feel for the times and how God used one man, even through his health problems and occasional feelings of inadequacy. It also talks about how he discipled and disciplined his children. It's very motivational, and you can read it online for free at Google Books:
Posted by: ElizabethB | April 12, 2007 at 13:22
"Acceptance of true truth changes hearts."
I think that the only thing to change hearts is God. Through Him, hearts can be changed, and accepting the truth stems from accepting Him.
I know this is probably what you were saying, but I just wanted to clarify it. :)
Posted by: Rachael | April 12, 2007 at 14:14