It isn’t a too distant memory for me, that I was involved in what many would label mainstream, contemporary, Pentecostal Christianity. It’s therefore not too long ago that I was surrounded by many people who promoted anti-intellectualism, held many anti-biblical philosophies that reflected much of Gnostic teaching, and promoted enthusiasm or spiritual zeal as shortcuts to true spiritual growth. Therefore, it brings me much grief to see how far these unhelpful sentiments have infiltrated the church, and even those who are are happy to take the historic label ‘Reformed’ or ‘Calvinist.’ This is a large subject, and something I know there are more qualified people who could provide insightful commentary; however, I ask you to consider some short reflections on the subject of Anti-intellectualism, Gnosticism & Shortcuts to Spiritual Growth. Read the rest HERE
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Anti-intellectualism, Gnosticism & Shortcuts to Spiritual Growth
It isn’t a too distant memory for me, that I was involved in what many would label mainstream, contemporary, Pentecostal Christianity. It’s therefore not too long ago that I was surrounded by many people who promoted anti-intellectualism, held many anti-biblical philosophies that reflected much of Gnostic teaching, and promoted enthusiasm or spiritual zeal as shortcuts to true spiritual growth. Therefore, it brings me much grief to see how far these unhelpful sentiments have infiltrated the church, and even those who are are happy to take the historic label ‘Reformed’ or ‘Calvinist.’ This is a large subject, and something I know there are more qualified people who could provide insightful commentary; however, I ask you to consider some short reflections on the subject of Anti-intellectualism, Gnosticism & Shortcuts to Spiritual Growth. Read the rest HERE
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