How Christianity Has Changed in the Last 100 Years and What It Will Look Like in 2023
Nathan Pollard-Fraser2022-10-02T11:00:07+01:00Christianity has existed for millennia, but that hasn’t stopped the faith from evolving over time. From the first century to today, Christianity has transformed in a variety of ways. While some of these changes have been subtle and hardly noticeable, others have been more obvious and even drastic. In the last 100 years alone, Christianity has grown and changed in many ways. As we continue into the next 20 years, it is important to understand how this faith will change once again. This blog post will discuss how Christianity has changed in the last century as well as what we can expect from it in the coming two decades. Specifically, we will explore four major areas of change as well as what you need to know about how Christianity will appear in 2023.
Christian Beliefs Will Evolve
Throughout the history of Christianity, certain beliefs have been emphasized more than others. In some years, certain theological topics have been explored at great length, while in others, they have barely been mentioned at all. These fluctuations in the attention paid to different Christian beliefs have always been a result of the specific context in which Christianity has existed. However, they have also always been a result of how Christianity has changed over time. As Christianity evolves, it will likely place an increased emphasis on different ideas than it has in the past. While it is impossible to know exactly which beliefs will become more important 100 years from now, there are certain ideas that have been gaining momentum that may become more central to the faith in the future. One example of this would be the growing importance of ecological Christianity. As the world becomes more aware of the state of the environment, the necessity of ecological stewardship will become more obvious. As a result, ecological Christianity may become more central to the faith in the coming years.
Christianity and Culture Will Become Even More Intertwined
Over the last century, Christianity has become increasingly intertwined with culture. This has been a result of two main factors. First, the number of people who identify as Christian has increased in many parts of the world, particularly in North America and Europe. Second, the cultural influence of Christianity has increased as well. These two factors have made it increasingly likely that Christianity will become intertwined with culture. As Christianity continues to grow, it will become even more intertwined with the cultures in which it exists. While this will likely be most obvious in countries with high Christian populations, it will also likely be present in areas that are currently less Christian. In the last century, Christianity has become more intertwined with culture in many ways. One example of this is the increasing importance of Christmas as a holiday, which has become increasingly secularized.
The Church Will Become More Diversified and Inclusive
The Christian church has always been diverse, but in the last century, it has become even more so. As Christianity has spread across the globe, it has influenced people of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. As a result, the church has become more diverse. Because the church has become more diverse, it has also become more inclusive. While there have been times when the church has forgotten this and become exclusive, there has also been a growing effort to be open to all people. As Christianity continues to evolve, it will likely only become more inclusive and diverse. This is due to two main factors. First, as Christianity continues to spread across the world, it will influence people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Second, as the church continues to shift away from a focus on doctrine and towards a focus on serving others, it will become more open to people from all walks of life.
Christianity Will Be Shaped by New Technologies
As any good futurist can tell you, technology has played (and will continue to play) a significant role in shaping Christianity. Among the most important technologies that have impacted Christianity in the last century are media, transportation, and communication. Christianity has existed before any of these technologies were invented, but they have had a significant impact on the faith nonetheless. Media has played a major role in shaping Christianity in the last century. Radio and television, in particular, have had a significant impact on the spread of Christianity, as well as its understanding in the West. Newspapers, magazines, and the internet have also had a significant impact on the religion. Beyond simply spreading Christianity, various media have also had a significant impact on how the religion is understood. Radio and television have greatly increased the accessibility of Christian programming, allowing more people to access Christian teachings. Newspapers and magazines have also had a large impact on Christianity, both in terms of spreading the religion and in terms of how it is understood.
Final Words: What Can We Expect From Christianity in 2023?
While every prediction about the future is bound to be wrong to some degree, there are certain trends that we can be reasonably certain will continue. Christianity will likely continue to change and evolve as it has done throughout history. What will Christianity look like in 2023? It is impossible to say for certain, but there are a few things we can be fairly certain will change. Christianity is likely to become even more intertwined with culture and technology, and its emphasis on certain beliefs may shift. As we enter the next two decades, it will be important to remain open to the changes that are inevitable.