FEATURES
Bryant Myers - Engaging
Globalization
How do Christians interact with an ever chang-
ing, hyperconnected world
Douglas McConnell -
Cultural Insights for
Christian Leaders
A continued look on how globalizaton affects
Christian culture and our organizations
Philip Ryken - The
Messiah Comes to
Middle Earth
An indepth look at the Lord of the Rings and
Christ’s threefold office. Tolkien’s unintended
Christian world view takes shape in his writing
Joe Strickland - The art
of Photography
EOF discusses Joe’s insights and inspirations in
the art of photography
The Planetshakers
EOF interviews keyboardist Joshua Brown of the
Planetshakers
David Firth -
Interpreting Old
Testament Wisdom
Literature
David discusses some of the nuances of reading
Old Testament wisdom literature and shows EOF
how it can be fun
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FROM THE EDITOR
I suppose you could say globalization began shortly after
the garden and as soon as economics and travel were made
readily available. But for this issue’s definition of globaliza-
tion, we could probably start somewhere around the Brit-
ish Empire up through current day, where we can go online
and buy anything from anywhere. A time when countries
around the world have their economy closely linked with
others around the world and where capitalism is a domi-
nant force shaping lives differently around the globe.
This system has a duality to it. On one side, it has reduced
overall poverty levels; but on the other side of the coin, it
takes unfair advantage or even exploits other countries and
the poorer masses that populate them.
The questiion is, as Christians, how should we view and
interact with globalization? Removing judgment from the
equation, should we increase our understanding of global-
izaiont and become more engaged in the conversation?
Can it help or hinder our divine mandate?
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit”
Matthew 28:19
Editor in Chief
Michael Porter
Senior Editor
Karla Probert
Marketing Director
Anne Porter
Design Director
Matt Kime
Social Media Manager
Matthew Philip
What do you know about Globalization and what does it
mean to you as a Christian? Continue with us on our jour-
ney as we look deeper into Globalization and Christianity.
Michael J Porter
Editor In Chief
All articles in Edge of Faith Magazine explore ideas, culture and issues that need to be pondered. They are for the reader
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