Postmodern Christianity?

I am here to tell you that the title of this post is a bone-fide oxymoron. I keep hearing people say they are postmodern Christians, but what does that really mean? Let’s dissect this to see if it really is an oxymoron.

According to allaboutphilosophy.org, “Postmodernism is difficult to define, because to define it would violate the postmodernist's premise that no definite terms, boundaries, or absolute truths exist”. They go on to say, “Postmodernists do not attempt to refine their thoughts about what is right or wrong, true or false, good or evil. They believe that there isn’t such a thing as absolute truth”. And last, “Postmodernism appears to be a personal mindset more than an organized movement. In general, it tends to disconnect from mainstream society and embraces antinationalism, anti-Christianity, and opposition to traditional moral law”.

The foundations of Christianity support absolute truth, right and wrong, true and false, and defiantly good and evil. Therefore, my conclusion is that the term Postmodern Christianity is an oxymoron. So many Christians are led astray into this postmodern mindset. Many younger Christians, who are still trying to find themselves, are sadly taken down a road of continual doubt instead of led to a life of childlike faith.

I pray that Christians would look into these new “ear-tickling” movements before jumping in head first. Remember to always ask this question of anything, “Does it line up with the Word of God?”