Its multfactorial. We live in a visual age. Our brains are conditioned by sound bites. Our attention spans grow shorter and we become bored more easily with each generation -- Christians included. People -- Christians included -- simply do not read books nor rely on the written word much anymore. Newspapers are going out of business while TV news prospers. We can wonder from a theological ba...more

Its multfactorial. We live in a visual age. Our brains are conditioned by sound bites. Our attention spans grow shorter and we become bored more easily with each generation -- Christians included. People -- Christians included -- simply do not read books nor rely on the written word much anymore. Newspapers are going out of business while TV news prospers. We can wonder from a theological basis why a Christian would remain in a state o biblical illiteracy, but there can be little doubt the waves of humanism, secularism, and pragmatism are eroding and undermining the shoreline of Christian worldview. Just how relavant the Bible is to the everyday life of the average Christian is very much up for grabs.

This is a monumental task. But I can't help but believe true believers are drawn to the Light -- the LIght of the knowledge of the gospel and Christ and God. This is what separates us. Too many are depending on a preacher or teacher to tell them what to believe.less

The gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing......why? Because the god of this age has blinded their eyes. Today the Great Deception is alive and well. It is founded in postmodern man's exalted view of self, as this post exemplifies. This type of intolerance and judmentalism takes root in pride. I once had the same opinion of the Bible as you, DB0175. And then something happened .......more

The gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing......why? Because the god of this age has blinded their eyes. Today the Great Deception is alive and well. It is founded in postmodern man's exalted view of self, as this post exemplifies. This type of intolerance and judmentalism takes root in pride. I once had the same opinion of the Bible as you, DB0175. And then something happened ................ and it wasn't losing my mind, either! And until it happens to you, this will all be superstition and paganism and silliness.......less