Have you ever read american gods by neil gaiman? it can be read as the changing enchantments of each era, especially the role of technology in the new enchantments.
Jordan Peterson is not a Christian, so it's not a surprise that he leaves love of Christ for his own sake out. He can't promote what he doesn't believe. The problem with Jordan Peterson is not that he defends Christian civilization, it's that he does things the church ought to be doing in the first place. It has lost or ceded ground in so many areas that it takes an agnostic psychologist to bring back interest in the Bible and give men a reason to return to church. The fact that he does it in the only way he knows how, without the benefit of the Spirit he can hardly be blamed for. Those who complain should be the first to step forward and fill the vacuum currently being occupied by Jordan Peterson.
Hi Bani, if you're a new reader you might not be aware that I've shared this exact appreciative sentiment about Peterson before in this space. In 2020 I devoted 42! posts going though his Maps of Meaning. All that to say, I'm a very informed and thoughtful consumer of Peterson's work. I'm both appreciative and critical. Which is the point of the post. Not "Yeah!" Jordan Peterson. Not "Boo!" Jordan Peterson. But discern the spirits and pay attention to how enchantment participates in political projects. I love younger men coming to church, but to Kingsworth's point, are they coming to Christ?
Have you ever read american gods by neil gaiman? it can be read as the changing enchantments of each era, especially the role of technology in the new enchantments.
Jordan Peterson is not a Christian, so it's not a surprise that he leaves love of Christ for his own sake out. He can't promote what he doesn't believe. The problem with Jordan Peterson is not that he defends Christian civilization, it's that he does things the church ought to be doing in the first place. It has lost or ceded ground in so many areas that it takes an agnostic psychologist to bring back interest in the Bible and give men a reason to return to church. The fact that he does it in the only way he knows how, without the benefit of the Spirit he can hardly be blamed for. Those who complain should be the first to step forward and fill the vacuum currently being occupied by Jordan Peterson.
Hi Bani, if you're a new reader you might not be aware that I've shared this exact appreciative sentiment about Peterson before in this space. In 2020 I devoted 42! posts going though his Maps of Meaning. All that to say, I'm a very informed and thoughtful consumer of Peterson's work. I'm both appreciative and critical. Which is the point of the post. Not "Yeah!" Jordan Peterson. Not "Boo!" Jordan Peterson. But discern the spirits and pay attention to how enchantment participates in political projects. I love younger men coming to church, but to Kingsworth's point, are they coming to Christ?
"Let the cruciform love of Jesus show you the way." AMEN!
This post deserves a wide audience. Thank you!
Alpha male Nietzschian Christianity lacking love … 🤔 Why does Mark Driscoll suddenly come to mind?
Really good, Richard. Thank you.