John Fischer's thoughts on worldview...

My opinion on Relevant magazine has changed quite frequently; after reading a friend's, I decided to begin subscribing even though sometimes I wish I had not. While I am not aligned with many of the perspectives the magazine represents, I do glean truth from some points. And I am constantly examining what I read through scripture and through my personal Christian worldview...ahem...

John Fischer has written some, to the more conservative Christian, quite challenging articles. His words, dependent upon interpretation of his statements, are loaded with the implications of postmodern philosophies. Fischer writes on worldview in the January/February issue of Relevant:

"If our worldview is informed by the Bible (which we believe is truth), it is necessary that we agree with other worldviews because they could not exist if they didn't account for at least some of the truth. Put another way: The Bible agrees with the way things are. Other worldviews must also agree to some extent with the way things are, or else they would be alien to our lives and our culture. To a point, a proper Christian worldview should be comfortable around other worldviews and also be open to where another point of view can inform ours.

As Christians, we need to abandon the concept that we are right and everyone else is wrong. It is simply not true, and it drives a wedge between us and those to whom Christ has sent us. We need to be able to find areas of agreement with other worldviews and also be open to where another point of view can inform ours."

I don't know how to interpret Fischer's words. I do not personally know him. However, I believe the core of these statements to be damaging to a true Biblical Christian worldview. Is it not true that the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing? Are we not told repeatedly in the Bible that the messenger of God's truth carries an offensive word and we will meet opposition? This is the danger I mean when I see Lee's mission statement which says "All truth is God's truth, no matter where it's found." This statement must be further clarified if we are to uphold a Biblical worldview.

More to come... what do you think of Fischer's perspective? I was hoping the article would be at www.relevantmagazine.org yet it is not. However, Sigur Ros is featured on their site right now.... wow.... how relevant is too relevant?