Becoming culture-creators
Christians often talk about the need to “transform” culture. But what does that actually look like? Do Christians transform culture by being a part of, by participating in it, or by commenting on it? In an interview at InterVarsity’s StudentSoul site, Andy Crouch (of Christianity Today International) talks about the need for Christians to become “culture creators”–to not just condemn or blindly participate in culture, but to actively create superior pieces of culture. Crouch notes:
…unfortunately right now Christians are kind of known for being critical and uptight, right? But we are not known as people who are creative. That’s too bad because I’m around so many creative, joyful, culturally-engaged believers. So the perception is not totally accurate, but there is some truth to it. The problem is that critique just doesn’t get you anywhere unless you create something that improves on what is already there.
Crouch offers some specific suggestions, especially for students who are looking to impact the culture of their school campuses.
