Sekularisme en die Gereformeerde se profetiese roeping

Abstract

In this article the author investigates the phenomenon of secularism. Attention is paid to the causes and (the destructive) effects of secularism. Three possible reactions of the church are discussed and queried, i.e. traditionalism, politicism and professionalism. Another aspect ten lesson(-s) from church history is then considered and the article concludes with a few indicators for a possible solution, namely the necessity of true Biblical preaching;, relevant pastoral counselling, responsible church organisation and the fulfilment of being prophetic witness.