College Students & Postmodernism

There’s no question that post modernity has influenced collegians in a number of ways; namely, the interpretation of faith. What should be the response to this pandemic? Is it possible to leverage this worldview through dialogical Bible study? I believe it is possible if handled correctly. For example, delivering biblical truths in order to interactively discuss how to embody those truths would be an orthodox approach. A heterodox approach would be a subjectively interpreting scripture in dialogue.

Post Modernism has finagled its way into every conversational environent. For instance, in the middle of our bible study, students will make obvious contradictory statements without any glimmer of concern. Post modernism's influence has also led younger generations to a cynical view of the church. For example, one criticism collegians have towards the church is the overly authoritative pastoral role as if he were an OT prophet. “Mouthpiece of God” However, biblically, his mouthpiece should only go as far as scripture confirms.

I personally take an approach to deliver biblical truths in order to discuss with students how those truths should embody our lives. Simply put, the authoritative truth of scripture should drive our lifestyle and experiences, not vice versa. Truth doesn’t mystically originate from preachers or any other opinionated individual; it comes from scripture alone.

"Thus saith the Lord" comes from the Living Word not through experiences and opinions.

Here are some statements where post modernism rears it's ugly head in 21st century spiritual conversations...

1. This is what that scripture means to me. 

2. I know what the bible says, but it doesn't feel that way.

3. It doesn't really matter what you believe about Christianity as long as you are good and sincere. 

4. You are a legalitic fundamentalist if you have a propositional, objective & systematic approach to spirituality. 

5. You take the bible too literally. 

6. There's no difference between the faith of Christianity and other world religions.