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Originally Posted by Ohio
For years, as a Christian, I basically took on John Darby's views, that Christians should be in the world, but not be a part of the world. Today, I am no longer so exclusive in my views, neither do I like to dictate what other believers should do or should not do in their "service" to God.
There was a time when I felt that all Christians should keep themselves to relatively insular professions like engineering or computer science. Careers in the media, or in the arts, or (God-forbid!) in politics were definitely off-limits. Today, I no longer espouse such strict views. Perhaps I have gone too far! Yikes! Anyways I am willing to listen to diverse viewpoints.
I do not, however, agree with all the tenets of the dominion movement concerning the seven mountains of culture bringing in the kingdom of God.
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I abosolutely agree with your view that we should engage with the world we're placed in. I got a "humanities degree", work in a non-engineering field, love to engage in community events and even get involved in politics...
I view all of this as a way of having a full and rich human life. I don't know that God specifically wills me to do each and every thing. In all these things, I ask, knock and seek, and get to know Him as a result.
I used to believe that God had specific will for each part of my life: a specific college (like, if I prayed hard enough the mascot of the "right" school would materialize before me), the God-ordained job etc...
Nowadays, and take me in the right way here, I don't think He cares about these things. What He is after is that I turn to Him in all my endeavors - not because He'll give me a "to-do" list, but that is how I get to know Him.
I love being an engaged citizen. I love getting together with my fellows - even (especially!) those who disagree with me - and discussiong the best way to structure society. Even in these endeavors, I will often pray - but NOT because I think God will reveal His specific will for what the laws of the state of Ohio should be.