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Have you heard about the Spartans? The ancient warriors who wore long red capes, had 6 packs, bulging muscles and lived only to fight. They were hardened warriors, from childhood they were taught skills in weaponry and survival. Even a recent History Channel show called the Spartans- "pure bred fighting machines." But, although historically renown, the Spartans were only one of the many peoples of ancient Greece. Another famous city-state of ancient Greece was Athens.

Athens still stands today and one can go take in the sights of ancient temples and ruins. Held almost in sharp juxtaposition to Sparta, the culture of Athens was one of beautiful art and thoughtful philosophy. The men of Athens were known to be thinkers who held logic and reason in very high regard.

In Acts 17, Paul finds himself in Athens. As Paul does, he begins talking to people about Jesus and the Greeks begin to take interest. The funny thing is, the men of Athens were much like many of us are today - very interested in spirituality, religion and multiple worldview ideas. In a way, our culture is also primed to hear the ideas and teachings of Jesus. The debate in America is no longer Atheism verses Christianity, but now, people wondering if the teachings of Christ really ring true in our lives and culture. Paul was simply talking about Jesus in a "pre-Christian" world, and people were amazed, inquisitive and surprised. Today, if we can simply talk about Jesus in our "post-Christian" world - might we have similar results??