Part 6/9:
To further elucidate his arguments, Vance introduced the concept of "pidea," which in ancient times referred to the upbringing and cultivation of children within a specific cultural context. He posited that the responsibility of raising children falls to families and communities, emphasizing that these entities should foster a distinctly Christian culture characterized by wisdom and virtue.
According to Vance, the church ought to engage with the world rather than retreat from it. He cited St. Paul's exhortation to fathers in Ephesians to raise their children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord." This directive implies that Christians should enshrine their values in every cultural interaction, facilitating a transformative Christian culture.