Why the Habit of Reading is Essential
June 25th, 2005 | Published in Books & Reading, Quotes, Culture, Literature, Religion
The habit of reading is absolutely critical today, particularly for Christians. As television turns our society into an increasingly image-dominated culture, Christians must continue to be people of the Word. When we read, we cultivate a sustained attention span, an active imagination, a capacity for logical analysis and critical thinking, and a rich inner life. Each of these qualities, which have proven themselves essential to a free people, is under assault in our TV-dominated culture. Christians, to maintain their Word-centered perspective in an image-driven world, must become readers.
—Veith, Gene Edward Jr. Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1990), p. xiv