# A Change of Age  - A Period of Profound Transformation: The world is undergoing a significant historical shift, comparable to the fall of [[Rome]] or the Reformation, marking a transition to a [[Postchristianity | post-Christian]], [[Age of Enlightenment | post-Enlightenment]] era. This is not merely an age of change, but a fundamental change of age. - Four Key Shifts: This transformation is characterized by four major shifts: from Christian to post-Christian; from classical liberalism to [[Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche | Nietzschean]] nihilism; from Global West to Global East; and from Enlightenment rationalism to post-Enlightenment re-enchantment. These shifts signify a decline of the West's spiritual and political influence, with the rise of alternative spiritualities and a shift in global power dynamics. - Implications for the [[Christian Church | Church]]: These shifts present significant challenges and opportunities for the Church. It necessitates a reevaluation of discipleship strategies, a potential shift in missions focus from foreign to domestic, and a need to adapt to a culture increasingly hostile to [[Christianity]]. The Church must find ways to engage with the rise of new forms of enchantment and address the spiritual crisis of the West.