I forgot to mention that I'd been to see Conclave in the cinema the other day. Based on a Robert Harris novel, it takes the entirely factual idea of a papal conclave as the backdrop to an entirely fictional inside account of one where, after various occurrences a new Pope is chosen. Without giving too much away it confirms modern liberal prejudices as it works its way through the story. Some very good acting, I guess.
The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.
Conclave
I forgot to mention that I'd been to see Conclave in the cinema the other day. Based on a Robert Harris novel, it takes the entirely factual idea of a papal conclave as the backdrop to an entirely fictional inside account of one where, after various occurrences a new Pope is chosen. Without giving too much away it confirms modern liberal prejudices as it works its way through the story. Some very good acting, I guess.
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