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Discussion Thread The Sacred Secular Divide -
THEO 104
Introduction to Christian Thought (D) (Liberty University)
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●How does the tendency to push religion away from the public arena affect
the Christian’s ability to engage culture?
●What are the areas within your own life that depict the sacred/secular divide?
●How can the sacred/secular divide be eliminated within your sphere of influence?
The tendency to push religion away from the public arena can affect the Christian’s ability to
engage with culture because it can make some Christians feel intimidated when in a public
setting. In turn, it can cause people to believe they are hypocrites by leading two different lives:
one with Christ at the center and the other with Him in the background. When I was growing up,
many people in my youth program were leading two very different lives. When they were at
