Engaging Culture Quotes

“Any honest reflection on life will deal with imperfection. The difference in a Christian artist’s work should be that the depraved will seem depraved, and the ugly will seem ugly. Christians should be distinguished from those who suggest that depravity is normal or that evil is good.”
― Steve Turner, Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts

“In a similar way, the arts can act on God’s side by preserving beauty and drawing out the highest achievements capable by humans. The arts can help preserve and renew cultures, and this is a good thing in itself.”
― Steve Turner, Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts

“The secular mind frequently doesn’t face up to the full implications of its beliefs; art can provide a timely shock that results in a reassessment.”
― Steve Turner, Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts

“There is a need for wisdom in art. Shock, surprise, novelty, and innovation helped to grab attention but are not substantial in themselves.”
― Steve Turner, Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts