In certain regions of the Western Christian world, the opinion prevails that historians have been behaving badly of late. This opinion, in fact, extends to academics at large. From this point of view, historians are attempting to distract the faithful from the truth by interpreting the history of the church incorrectly. This situation explains why believers are advised to heed their pastors instead of academics. It’s not enough that pastors play the role of teacher, liturgist, theologian, apologist, and organizer. Now we must also trust them on all matters scholarly and academic. It makes me sympathize even more for my friends who have entered the ministry.
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