Missionaries of Learning

Chris, on SHS, posted a Breakpoint article yesterday that struck a chord with me. I debated posting the whole article here or just commenting…and then decided to post a few excerpts and the link to the article. You can go to the link, click on “Breakpoint Articles”, then “Missionaries of Learning” to read the whole article. There are also many resources listed at the website.

Here’s the link: http://www.pfm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=BreakPoint1

Background….Chuck Colson tells of a class on Romans that RC Sproul was teaching some years back. RC asked the class of 200 the simple question “Why should God let you into heaven?” Those familiar with RC Sproul and his teaching KNOW that a class sitting under his teaching of the book of Romans should be able to easily answer correctly, “justification is by faith alone in Christ, the son of God”. Only 30 could. Mr. Colson goes on to discuss the issue of Christians that can’t think.

Here are some excerpts:
. “…Modern technology teaches us in the same way cartoons teach us: images, rather than demanding that we wrestle with tough, analytical concepts. Experts tell us that learning through images rather than words results in a diminished capacity for complex thought.”

“Of all people, Christians must learn how to engage the mind and to employ reason and logic, to understand difficult concepts and grapple with complex propositions. After all, the Gospel is revealed propositional truth, communicated to us in a complex book. This is why Christians have always championed public education and launched so many institutions of higher learning.”

I LOVED this article…which won’t come as a surprise to any who’ve attended any Bible Study seminars I’ve led, will it? {grin} I think I may change my occupation from Domestic Goddess (MIKE’S designation) or homeschooler to “Missionary of Learning” which encompasses so very much.

It will be well worth your time to follow the link and read the whole article. I saved it for future thought.