Monday, March 10, 2008

The Postmodern Emergency

I think the issue comes down to this:

Postmoderns feel betrayed by Moderns, and feel that they are being bludgeoned in the name of Absolute Truth in its many forms.

Moderns feel threatened by Postmoderns, and feel that there are some issues, like Absolute Truth, which are non-negotiable.

So far I've seen and read both sides express a fair level of subjectivity and claim it to be the highest form of rationality. (I'll gladly put myself in this mix) You know how this works: the extremes cancel each other out.

So who's left standing... ?

Jesus.

He's the only one who can say He IS the Truth, and neither side in this debate hold a candle to His brilliance.

This same Jesus chose His apostles, sent them with His blessing to preach His gospel for what it is, the truth that sets us ALL free.

Let the Modern speak Truth, the Postmodern cannot profess to corner this market. And let this Truth guide him to meaningful actions.

Let the Postmodern ask questions, any honest search will lead to the Truth. And let him guard his heart from vain imaginings.

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