Developing “Culture”
Laning critically examines the neo-Calvinistic concept of "culture" and "cultural activities" in Christian education, arguing that true moral development comes not through humanistic cultural cultivation but through the preaching of God's Word and gospel faith. The article contends that only those who genuinely receive gospel preaching can experience true moral improvement and make sound ethical decisions rooted in faith rather than mere human effort.
Many love to speak about "culture" today. Christian education, supposedly, is designed to teach our children to engage in "cultural activities" that will make this world a better place. But what exactly is culture? What is accomplished by the various "cultural activities" promoted in neo-Calvinistic colleges today? More importantly, what activity would be the biblical counterpart to the world's idea of developing culture? What is "culture"? A cultural activity is one that is designed to...
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