CULTURE The image people have of the Christian faith is, of course, almost entirely shaped by the culture they live in. Northern Europe tends to think of Protestant churches. Southern Europe thinks of the Catholic Church. When you bring up this topic, you can almost literally see church towers appearing in someone’s mind. But the Christian faith is not the product of a culture; nor is it the same as a culture. It has influenced culture in some parts of the world, but the faith itself stands apart from it. IT IS NOT “WESTERN” As a result, the Christian faith is often seen as something Western. Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists shouldn’t be bothered with it, people say—they have their own truths. IT IS NOT “UNSCIENTIFIC” The modern generation tends to view faith as something unscientific. Religion, values, and opinions are, according to many young people, not part of the scientific realm but of the emotional one—something that might provide a bit of meaning if you feel you need it....
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