Posted on 12/19/2023 1:44:11 AM PST by spirited irish
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is concerned with how the West is dismantling its traditional cultural norms and with what it intends to replace them. Others have said similar things before. Philip Rieff and Sir Roger Scruton are two that come to mind. But the impression both of them leave is that, yes, they think God is a very good idea for grounding a civilized culture, but they are not entirely sure that he exists. What Ali has done is taken the obvious—and indeed necessary—next step: She sees the necessity of a sacred order and is not afraid to say so. It will be interesting to see if those others who have so astutely analyzed the sicknesses unto death that grip the West at the moment will follow her lead.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim and now a former atheist, recently declared that she has converted to Christianity. This is a cause for great rejoicing.
(Excerpt) Read more at patriotandliberty.com ...
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But this article raises questions about her conversion, painting it more as a conversion to "philosophical" or "political" Christianity instead of an actual faith in and commitment to Jesus.
That's a shame. Maybe she will come to know the Person behind the religion.
trade Hirsi for 50 felon treasonous Ilhan Omar,
but keep Hirsi because they are EVIL
-fJRoberts-
Thanks for posting.
Without this change of mind and commitment to Him, one may realize some earthly benefits, but without eternal life as a consequence.
In reading Ayaan Hirsi Ali's original article, I see a lot of intellectual discussion but no mention from the heart of the Living Jesus as her friend and Savior from a life of depravity. Hmmm . . .
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a paragon of courage and the uncompromising pursuit of truth.
"freedom of conscience and speech is perhaps the greatest benefit of Western civilisation. It does not come naturally to man. It is the product of centuries of debate within Jewish and Christian communities. It was these debates that advanced science and reason, diminished cruelty, suppressed superstitions, and built institutions to order and protect life, while guaranteeing freedom to as many people as possible."
"We can’t withstand China, Russia and Iran if we can’t explain to our populations why it matters that we do. We can’t fight woke ideology if we can’t defend the civilisation that it is determined to destroy."
God bless Ayaan Hirsi Ali. May she continue to grow closer to God in His Holy Spirit.
The blog reposts from Aquila Report, which is itself a news aggrigator. Original piece at First Things.
CS Lewis converted intellectually to Christianity and his heart came after. Ali can travel the same path.
Lewis’ conversion was in steps. First atheism to idealism. Then idealism to theism. Later, theism to Christianity.
There are many intellectuals on the road toward Christ. I pray for many daily.
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