Our understanding of the world is shaped by where we grew up. Missionary children are never quite "the same" as heir American peers. Regardless of where they grew up, whether it was England or Mauritania, they have a different view of the world than Americans do. The same is said for our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. They usually have a different understanding of life, values, and faith than we do. The things that are important to us simply aren't important to them, and vice-versa.
One of the questions I want to pose today is this: How does our worldview shape our understanding of Scripture?
In the video below, Anglican bishop and scholar N. T. Wright discusses how our worldview shapes our understanding:
What are your thoughts? How is our understanding of Scripture shaped by our culture, values, patriotism, etc?
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