The Little Things of Life

About this episode

The episode discusses Dr. Gary North's article on the foundational role of God's law in the cultural growth of the Medieval era and its relevance today.

Today I read and elaborate on an article by the late Dr. Gary North titled, "The Little Things in Life." He wrote this in 1979 but it is as relevant today as when he wrote it. In it he talks about the often overlooked foundation for the cultural growth of the Medieval era (500 A.D. to 1500 A.D.): God's law. Although not perfect at all, it was a time of flourishing after the fall of the Roman Empire. Even though there was much illiteracy and doctrinal dispute, Dr. North points out that there was much cohesion when it came to the basic ethical standards of Scripture, and how families teaching those to their children gave rise to what we know as Christendom. I conclude with a few thoughts of how Christians can lay the foundation for Christian culture again today. The Little Things of Life - Dr. Gary North Rented Virtue (article on the Quakers mentioned by Aaron Renn)

People in this episode

Host: TRC Podcast Network

Topics covered

• Christian culture
• ethical standards
• historical analysis
• family values
• cultural growth

Keywords

• Dr. Gary North
• Christian culture
• Medieval era
• God's law
• ethical standards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quakers

Books & works: The Little Things in Life

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