Secular Sunset and Spiritual Sunrise: The Rise and Demise of Secularism and the Rise of the Spiritual

Christians too often seem worried, overwhelmed, or defeated by secularism and its influence. Because of the reality of God and his actions, secularism is destined to die. Already it has shown indications of losing its grip and sometimes being irrelevant, as evidenced by pendulum swings, life changes, and even imploding on itself. Instead of maintaining a narrow gaze on the secular, focus on the realities of the transcendent God who continues to be present and active in this world. Reaffirm God’s sovereignty, as evidenced in Scripture and more recently, including our own day. Proclaim and join Christ’s kingdom that is already here, and continues to come. Expect young people to capture these perspectives more quickly and readily than adults, but join together to merge the optimism of hopeful young people with the wisdom of patiently enduring adults.