Mar 22, 2025
Silicon Valley, long known for its secular and even hostile stance toward Christianity, appears to be warming up to religion or at least a rebranded version of it. Once described as a place where faith was “borderline illegal,” the tech hub is now seeing growing interest in spirituality and Christian language, especially among venture capitalists and founders. Influential figures like Peter Thiel and Garry Tan are now openly associating with Christian themes, with Thiel even investing in Christian educational institutions. Michelle Stephens, a tech consultant and seminary student, has formed the ACTS 17 Collective, a group aiming to connect Christians in the startup world around shared values and success redefined through a "gospel lens."
This so-called spiritual awakening is gaining traction in professional circles. Conferences like Praxis and initiatives under the ACTS 17 banner are drawing crowds of Christian founders, some of whom are new believers, others who’ve drifted from traditional church structures. However, this revival isn't without its blurred lines. The article notes that while it may look like Christianity is thriving, the expression of faith in these circles tends to avoid doctrinal distinctions, favoring general spirituality and virtue ethics over clear gospel proclamation. Instead of challenging the culture, this version of faith seems to adapt to it, encouraging influence and entrepreneurship more than repentance and surrender to Christ.
This movement may represent a form of godliness that denies its power (2 Timothy 3:5). While it’s encouraging to see faith discussed openly in a space once closed to it, discernment is critical. A Christianity that conforms to culture rather than calls it to repentance is not the faith delivered once for all to the saints (Jude 1:3). As end-time deception increases, we are warned of a false church that blends with worldly values while claiming to follow Christ (Revelation 3:14-17). This Silicon Valley spirituality may be less about true revival and more about religious branding that fits comfortably within the ecumenical, globalist framework. True believers must be alert: not every use of Jesus’ name reflects saving faith or biblical truth (Matthew 7:21-23). READ MORE
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Commentary by Joe Hawkins