Rediscovering Christ as the good news to a secular society

Abstract

The Christian religion was and remains a dynamic characteristic of Western society. However, empty churches and declining numbers of people who profess their faith tend to confirm the ever widening gap between faith and culture. The question arises whether Christianity is still relevant in today’s secular society. This research, through its various reflections and analysis, attempts to give a logical reason for the apparent decline of Christianity in Western secularised society, laying particular emphasis on the Roman Catholic Church. Beyond research and analysis, the ultimate goal is to present Christianity where Christ is the centre and focus of one’s faith, and an invitation to experience Trinitarian love, through the encounter with Christ, which strengthens faith and builds hope in an otherwise alienated world.