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Dec
30
Create More, Complain Less
Filed Under art, Christianity, The Golden Compass
Matt Robinson at New Liberty Creation challenges Christians to create more, instead of condemning artwork — such as The Golden Compass.
A wise man once said that one sign of intelligence is the ability think about two competing ideas at the same time without having your head explode (my paraphrase, of course). Unfortunately, this is a sign that many Christians have no interest in. We have become fearful of the mere thought of contrary ideas.
But I’m not really sure why. Is it a lack of faith in our own beliefs, that they will shatter at the slightest opposition? A lack of faith in the intelligence and faith of our youth? Or is it, most likely, raw, naked, irrational fear?
Perhaps we love the false sense of security we get while we site in our brick churches and have our beliefs validated over and over again without any challenge of thought.
Christianity isn’t meant to be safe. It isn’t meant to be cozy. What it means is being on the front lines of a very real battle. Paul didn’t use the armor metaphor for nothing. Very few of us have put on that armor, because we really haven’t felt the need, and so it sits idle, rusting in the closet.
For once, I would like Christians stop condemning the works of art of other people (especially movies they’ve never seen) and start creating their own. And if we aren’t willing do do that, then we need to shut up.
