Our society tends to believe in the power of professionals. If you have any kind of difficulty - be it financial, medical, mental or whatever -, you ought to speak with a professional. A professional is someone who has studied the field, has a certificate, and knows the answer to your problem. Also if you are a teacher, you are expected to think, speak and act professionally…

Jesus constantly warns against the false values of „the world“, and Paul, in one of my favorite verses (Rom 12,2) says plainly: „Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.“…