Intellectualism In Christianity

A Christian perspective that involves what is described as an intellectual approach or intellectualism isn't necessarily right and based on good information.

If it points to an answer that doesn’t seem right, don’t assume it is probably right because it involves what is called an intellectual approach or intellectualism.

Christians,

The perspective of a Christian that involves what is described as an intellectual approach should only shed light on understanding social applications of religion if it consists of good information.  If it points to an answer that doesn’t seem right, don’t assume it is probably right because it involves what is called an intellectual approach or intellectualism.  Information attributed to intellectualism in a Christian context that leads you away from the truth is not good information. 

For example, don’t think that a Christian with a supposedly intellectual approach who doesn’t believe Christians should talk about Christianity in public must have better information than you.  That information certainly clashes with the ideas of the Englightment thinkers, for example.  In other words, you should be able to find better information than the information presented to you in these cases if you research the topic carefully. 

The idea of intellectualism in the sense of critical thinking, research, and careful study is good in itself.  It can certainly be used to help people better understand how to apply Christian principles in daily life.  However, it shouldn’t be assumed that someone who says something that seems wrong must actually be right because they attribute it to their intellectual approach or training.