Worldviews Through History
Airing on
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KERBY ANDERSON — On the Probe Web site we often talk about worldviews. I want to explain how the worldviews we talk about developed through history. We will be using as our foundation an excellent book written by Professor Glenn Sunshine whom I have met and also had the privilege of interviewing. His book is Why You Think the Way You Do: The Story of Western Worldviews from Rome to Home.{1}
Glenn Sunshine is a member of the church that Jonathan Edwards attended when he was at Yale. Professor Sunshine gave a lecture about Jonathan Edward’s worldview at a conference they held, and Chuck Colson invited him to teach with the Centurion’s program. He gave a talk about “How We Got Here” and then later turned it into Why You Think the Way You Do.
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| MEET THE AUTHOR |
 KERBY ANDERSON
"Two very popular radio programs have been 'Decline of a Nation' and 'When Nations Die.' Many have also pointed to the similarities between the Roman Empire and America. That is why I did this radio program drawing from both secular and Christian sources. The similarities are striking."
Kerby is National Director of Probe Ministries. He holds masters degrees from Yale and Georgetown Universities. He is the author of several books and the host of "Point of View" (USA Radio Network) in addition to being the most frequent contributor to the Probe radio program. Kerby also produces a daily syndicated radio and web commentary.
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Related Articles:
The Decline of a Nation
In this classic, Kerby discusses various historians'
perspectives on the rise and fall of nations. Concludes with a
biblical perspective
When Nations Die
Anderson highlights the book When Nations Die by Jim Nelson Black, which traces the parallels between the social, cultural and moral decay in the U.S. and other civilizations that have declined and fallen. He urges a societal decision for America: renew and reform or implode.
 The Social and Historical Impact of Christianity
Probe founder Jimmy Williams' outline of Christianity's positive effects in history. Great section for further reading, too.
 Charity and Compassion: Christianity Is Good for Culture
Byron Barlowe writes that a Christian worldview is responsible for the very ideals of decency, charity and compassion that atheists—and many others—take for granted in cultures shaped by the values of Christ–followers.
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