Biblical Answer

Making Sense of the Radical Postmodern Agenda

The radical postmodern agenda questions our ability to discover the original meaning of the text and the utility of doing so even if we could. This perspective suggests that the text takes on a life of its own, and the meaning it conveys is not something that can be uncovered through interpretation. Instead, interpretation is seen as a process of assigning meaning to signs, which are themselves subject to interpretation. This creates a never-ending cycle of interpretation, where meaning is constantly shifting and never fixed.

In response to this radical postmodern agenda, we must look to the biblical Christian worldview for guidance. This worldview is rooted in the idea that reality is not simply a product of human interpretation, but is instead shaped by a sovereign God who has revealed Himself through Scripture. The Bible presents a clear and coherent narrative of God's relationship with humanity, which is not subject to the whims of human interpretation. By embracing this worldview, we can move beyond the relativism of postmodernism and seek to understand the text in its original context.

The challenge of making sense of the radical postmodern agenda lies in its rejection of rationalism and the idea that truth can be known. However, as the philosopher Anselm noted, even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. This suggests that there is a universal human intuition that recognizes the existence of a greater reality beyond the fleeting and subjective nature of human interpretation. By tapping into this intuition and embracing the biblical Christian worldview, we can begin to make sense of the world and the text in a way that is grounded in reality and truth.