All of Christ, for All of Life Plowing in Hope / David Bruce Hegeman
Jun 5, 2025
David Bruce Hegeman, an insightful author known for 'Plowing in Hope', delves into the intricate relationship between culture and faith. He draws a vivid contrast between the polluted industrial valley of Cubatau and the serene Byodoin Temple, illustrating humanity's dual impact on the environment. Hegeman discusses the divine intention behind human artifacts, advocating for a Christian aesthetic rooted in biblical truths. He also emphasizes the importance of redemption in understanding culture, affirming the unique identity of humanity as bearers of God's image.
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Contrasting Cultural Examples
- The industrial valley of Cubatau in Brazil is a stark example of cultural pollution and environmental ruin.
- Contrastingly, the Phoenix Hall of the Byodoin Buddhist Temple in Japan illustrates culture's capacity for beauty and harmony.
Defining Culture Broadly
- Culture is the durable output of human societies and their deliberate activities.
- It includes artifacts, rituals, and structures that exist regardless of a society's level of sophistication.
Culture Under Divine Sovereignty
- Culture does not just evolve but is governed and designed under God's sovereignty.
- Sin distorts culture's original good purpose, resulting in expressions both beautiful and ugly.
