No snowflakes

Sean MacDowell has a double master's degree in theology and philosophy from Talbot Theological Seminary as well as a Ph.D. in worldview studies. Just so you know--he's a committed Christian who has put in the academic work and has some credibility.

But he lives in the real world, not in the proverbial "ivory tower." Decades ago, Christians were not challenged much on their view of the world. Today we are challenged on our life choices and on points of faith all the time, and Sean likes to address those challenges.


Parents often try to shelter their kids from opposing viewpoints. But that's a mistake.

"[O]ver-protecting kids encourages them to wonder whether there actually are good arguments against the faith. And when they do encounter evidence against Christianity, which is inevitable today, many wonder — what else have you not told me? Are you too insecure in your own faith to speak truth?

"Overprotection undermines trust. And as a result, many kids lose confidence in their faith."

(cont'd tomorrow)