Engage with History to Combat Polarization

Engaging in good faith conversations can enhance understanding and empathy between differing ideological groups, particularly between fundamentalists and those with more liberal views. Acknowledging and learning from these diverse perspectives fosters personal growth and insight. Additionally, there is a critical need for deeper study of church history to counter the rise of fundamentalist tendencies and the drift toward liberalism, which often stem from a narrow mindset and lack of historical context. Recommended readings such as Carl Henry's 'Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism,' Machen's 'Christianity and Liberalism,' and James Eglinton's biography of Herman Bavink serve as essential resources for cultivating a comprehensive understanding of these issues.