2008 Woodie Awards
Think!
Overcoming Ineffectiveness
Issue date: 11/16/05 Section: Opinion
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Editor-in-Chief
Late night car rides can be an illuminating event. Doing whatever it takes to keep the driver awake is at the forefront of every passenger's mind, whether it be conversation, rolled down windows in November, or a blaring stereo. That was most certainly the case last week as myself and two friends went to get my spare keys from my dad, meeting him in Fletcher, N.C. around 2:30 a.m.
We discussed theological issues, to which I mostly listened, and current events. We talked about our class schedules and the current state of American society. It was two hours of great conversation - conversation that was definitely dependent on the situation.
Of all the things we discussed and debated, the most important was worldview. North Greenville has made the teaching of Christian worldview a priority on this campus. Through the work of Dr. Tony Beam, and others, students are being taught the importance of engaging our culture in all areas of life. Knowing one's worldview is a very important part of understanding how we relate to the world around us, and is a crucial part of any education.
There is a problem with Christian worldview though, a problem that makes Christians as a whole ineffective. This problem stems from three main areas - not all Christians think and act the same way (Catholics don't think like Methodists, and Methodists do not think like Baptists, yet we are all considered Christians) so lumping varying mindsets into a small group causes problems, the political arm of this movement in America harkens back to what was known as Christendom, and the movement allows for a faith that is selfish and egotistical.
It is painfully obvious that Christians do not think alike. If that were not the case then we wouldn't see the denominational infighting that has been prevalent since the Protestant reformation, nor would we see churches split or disband over petty arguments. While it is true that that all Christians can agree and band together on key issues, the fact is that fighting, or disagreement occurs more often than agreement.
For instance, Christians argue daily about which is the most important issue at hand, abortion or homosexuality or judge Roy Moore being denied his statue. Yet nothing gets done about any of it. Instead of showing a solid front that confronts issues and accomplishes the goals it sees important, it becomes its opposition's most valuable player - striking itself ineffective from within.