Posts Tagged with ‘culture’
What is the best way to explain Santa to a very young child in a Christian home when we are surrounded by Santa references in school, retail, etc.?
As Christians, we would do well to keep our Children away from believing myths, which often distract from the truth. It would be good to start by giving them some historical background about where the myth came from (plenty of information is available online). Perhaps, you can also try to cut down on references to Santa Claus within the home Read Full Answer.
READ FULL ANSWERWhat is ‘Hipster Christianity’ and are there any dangers with it?
Hipster Christianity is a fairly new term which refers to a prevailing church culture of ‘cool Christianity’, whereby Christians adopt certain values and attitudes which are perceived to be ‘cool’ or ‘hip’ in the dominant culture.
Some dangers associated with ‘Hipster Christianity’ could be the following:
The purpose of gatherings can tend towards entertainment with great emphasis being placed on seeker-sensitivity. Read Full Answer.
READ FULL ANSWERWhy do you think Redemption Hill Church attracts the expatriate community more? Is there a cultural reason for it?
At Redemption Hill Church there is a mix of local, “western” expatriates and Asian expatriates. People gravitate to where they are comfortable and Redemption Hill Church is, in different ways, comfortable to expats and local Singaporeans. There are certainly cultural factors at play, and having a culture is not unbiblical, but all cultures must conform to Christ.
Redemption Hill Church’s goal is to be a church that crosses cultural barriers. Read Full Answer.
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