http://religioninamerica.org/2009/07/17/pauls-philosophy-of-history-part-one/ A collaborative exploration of the history of religion in America Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:10:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://religioninamerica.org/2009/07/17/pauls-philosophy-of-history-part-one/#comment-23 Paul Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:45:03 +0000 http://religioninamerica.org/?p=118#comment-23 Thanks for your comment Steve. I'm reminded of a witnessing opportunity that opened to me on a high school missions trip to NYC. The gentleman that I sat next to on the subway was a recent immigrant from Algeria and was reticent to talk to me because "Americans don't understand my people." But after I spent several minutes discussing Algerian current events with the man he was willing to listen to the gospel. God can use our knowledge of natural revelation for His glory and to advance His kingdom. Thanks for your comment Steve. I’m reminded of a witnessing opportunity that opened to me on a high school missions trip to NYC. The gentleman that I sat next to on the subway was a recent immigrant from Algeria and was reticent to talk to me because “Americans don’t understand my people.” But after I spent several minutes discussing Algerian current events with the man he was willing to listen to the gospel. God can use our knowledge of natural revelation for His glory and to advance His kingdom.

]]> http://religioninamerica.org/2009/07/17/pauls-philosophy-of-history-part-one/#comment-22 Steve Drain Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:43:21 +0000 http://religioninamerica.org/?p=118#comment-22 Paul, I have had similar experiences with Fundamentalists who are afraid of secular schooling. When I decided to go to college for the first time (in my late thirties) I was actually told by one older Christian man, "You don't want to go to a secular school. You want to go to a Chrisian college." My response was, as you said, "All truth is God's truth." I (hope) and am old enough and wise enough (by the grace of God) to discern the truth of God from error. Most Philosophies and false religions are built upon a core of real God-Truth; thus they can still be beneficial to me in my life and studies. Also, we do not live in a box, we live in a secular nation within a world in rebellion; if we are to witness to unbelievers a thorough saving knowledge of the Bible and true Theology is important, but so also an understanding of History, Philosophy, other religions, etc. (as well as Science and Math for the people who enjoy those kinds of things). God can use these things to bridge the gap between us and others. If enough Christians undertake deeper learning on these subjects, perhaps one day the idea of the Fundamentalist who knows nothing of the world will disappear. Steve Paul, I have had similar experiences with Fundamentalists who are afraid of secular schooling. When I decided to go to college for the first time (in my late thirties) I was actually told by one older Christian man, “You don’t want to go to a secular school. You want to go to a Chrisian college.” My response was, as you said, “All truth is God’s truth.” I (hope) and am old enough and wise enough (by the grace of God) to discern the truth of God from error. Most Philosophies and false religions are built upon a core of real God-Truth; thus they can still be beneficial to me in my life and studies. Also, we do not live in a box, we live in a secular nation within a world in rebellion; if we are to witness to unbelievers a thorough saving knowledge of the Bible and true Theology is important, but so also an understanding of History, Philosophy, other religions, etc. (as well as Science and Math for the people who enjoy those kinds of things). God can use these things to bridge the gap between us and others. If enough Christians undertake deeper learning on these subjects, perhaps one day the idea of the Fundamentalist who knows nothing of the world will disappear. Steve

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