Introduction
The modern state of Christianity significantly differs from any other. Broad access to social media lets people publicly exchange their opinions and affect others. This is the background for Don Michael Hudson’s essay “So What?” In the video introduction (King University TLC, 2017) to the task, he emphasizes that this work explores the millennials’ point of view on the Bible. Therefore, he addresses that something in the way people read the Scripture now is interesting and appealing to an experienced person in the field, and this phenomenon must be explored.
Article Response
The essay’s most significant point is that modern-generation young people tend to be more skeptical about the Bible. Hudson (2021) states that his education was highly conservative and limiting, which led to many unanswered questions. These topics included complex problems that could not be answered directly using the Bible and appealed to the system of believing in the general truths. The author then explains how this approach is less relevant among young people, which is interesting, as this skepticism generates a more knowledgeable Christian than the one who uses dogmatic methods.
It is also interesting how a worldview develops in these conditions. The Bible is not perceived as an undeniable source of wisdom and advice, but as a way of searching for answers. As Hudson states, the Biblical truth “should speak to our lives” and be relatable personally (King University TLC, 2017). The same is presented in the example of Karl Popper, who states that the truth is not equal to certainty, as it can be subjective (Popova, 2017).
Interpreting the Bible: Limits and Responsibilities
These materials show us that we can use the questions that the Scripture presents and read into them in a way that will help us. It is OK to use the Bible as a guide instead of an encyclopedia, as this book contains truth in a way that each person should find on their own. Thus, people should consider their approach to reading the Scripture and find the relevant questions.
Personal Worldview and Agenda in Reading Scripture
My worldview was also affected by the modern generations’ skeptical approach. From the first encounters with Biblical texts, it was clear that the characters called heretics or doubters played a crucial role in the text. They were lost and tried to find what was unclear to them. However, they collectively find their way to God by addressing these issues. Hudson (2021) illustrates the same phenomenon when he talks about the Psalms, where God is questioned. Therefore, my worldview and agenda were formed using the same methods presented in the essay.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the proper approach to reading the Bible is subjective. The most important goal for an eager reader is to find the stories approachable and usable in daily life. The examples presented in the Scripture are only true if they are analyzed and utilized in the context of the person’s life. This approach also increases the reader’s investment and lets them become better Christians in academic and casual environments.
References
Hudson, D. M. (2021). Introduction to Critical Thinking: “So What?” In Foundations of Christian Thought and Practice: Selected Readings and Workbook (4th ed., pp. 7–27). Pulp Press.
King University TLC. (2017). Week 2 RELG 1001 So What? Youtube. Web.
Popova, M. (2017). In search of a better world: Karl Popper on truth vs. Certainty and the dangers of relativism. The Marginalian. Web.