
Contingencies and Convictions: The Kingdom is Inevitable, 'The West' is Not
Post-Christianity?
Motives behind Western exploration
Exploration by Westerners was driven by a desire to discover, learn more about the world, and connect with other civilizations intellectually. While there were also motives related to flag planting and resource extraction, the underlying motive was often rooted in theological beliefs about improving the world, connecting societies, and sharing ideas like the gospel. Western exploration was not solely powered by greater resources, but also by philosophical ideas surrounding progress and cultural exchange.
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