Welcome to Every Thought Captive, I’m Phil Steiger.
USA Today recently ran an article about the Christian influence in the ranks of the Colorado Rockies. As a fan, it was encouraging to hear of the open and honest faith expressed by many of the players and the management. But there was a tone in the article that made it sound like the Rockies needed to be on the defensive because of their beliefs; because they were Christians they were in danger of becoming intolerant and small-minded toward other non-Christian players.
One of the remaining politically correct prejudices in our culture today is directed against Christians and Christianity. It is assumed that followers of Christ are unable to live with other points of view in a pluralistic culture. What seems to be lost, however, is that it was good Christian theology that erected the system of political pluralism and religious tolerance we enjoy today. It is exactly because of Christian virtue that other beliefs enjoy the toleration and respect they do today.
This has been Every Thought Captive. I’m Phil Steiger, pastor at Quail Lake Community Church and director of Dayspring Center for Christian Studies. For more information, please visit everythoughtcaptive.org.
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