Cultural Calls
“ So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ .” Colossians 2:16-17 NKJV As the global world evolves into a village, liberal minds understand the battle against cultural identity. Even in the biblical timeline among the ancient cities that bounded the Lycus valley, the concept of cultural identity does create strong social vibes and determine an individual’s social relevance. Likewise today, ‘Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle ’ stereotypes readily receive more recognition, instead of the doctrines of Christ. Unfortunately, the conviction on the subjects of scriptural identity is gradually being lost from the family or corporate narratives. When believers are afraid to stand up for their faith and conviction on doctrinal issues (or simply explain away the truth on the basis of the supremacy of ‘acceptable’ cultural or social norms), they are quiet...