Credo Podcast What’s Cultural and What’s Truly Christian? The Evangelical Crisis: Karen Swallow Prior and Matthew Barrett
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Jul 23, 2024 Karen Swallow Prior and Matthew Barrett discuss the crisis in evangelicalism due to power struggles and changing focus. They explore the impact of Victorian values on evangelical culture, the use of metaphors and imagery in shaping evangelical identity, and the influence of missions, capitalism, and entrepreneurial spirit on modern evangelical practices.
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Victorian Roots in Evangelicalism
- Evangelical values are deeply influenced by Victorian cultural norms, not just biblical principles.
- Modern evangelicalism inherits assumptions about gender roles and domestic life from that era, often unconsciously.
Craving Power in Evangelicalism
- Evangelicalism struggles with a craving for cultural and political power, often called dominionism.
- This has shaped churches and institutions, sometimes overshadowing spiritual focus with pragmatism.
Imagination Shapes Evangelical Identity
- All language is metaphorical and shapes how we think and understand ourselves.
- Evangelical culture carries inherited images and metaphors that influence its identity and assumptions.