The cover story of the June 20, 2009 edition of World Magazine is entitled "The Sixth Wind?" by Marvin Olasky. The article argues that although the headlines may trumpet a decline in Christianity in America, a closer look suggests a rise in serious faith.
Olasky writes how Christianity's main religious opponents, Islam and Hinduism, "can only hold onto their flocks by banning or persecuting missionaries and attempting to restrict discussion. They fear open debate."
Olasky then quotes John Milton (pictured), who wrote in 1644:
"Though all the winds of doctrine were let loose to play on the earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously by licensing and prohibiting misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse in a free and open encounter?"There's no need for Christians to be depressed. Truth always wins in the end.
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