A basic assumption of Greek philosophy was that humans could find truth in themselves, so revelation from outside a person was unnecessary. Following a sound principle of witnessing, Paul preached to the Athenians in terms they could understand. He was communicating in a language meaningful in their culture. Verses 32-34 . In their pride of intellect and human wisdom may be found the reason why the gospel message met with comparatively little success among the Athenians.
Animism is the belief that life is produced by a spiritual force apart from matter.
It promotes the role of ghosts, nature gods, and ancestral spirits. Animists do not deny God. But they see God permeating all natural phenomena. A true Christian approaches God in an attitude of submission and worship. Christians demonstrate that a transformation has taken place by accepting the lordship of Jesus Christ, by being willing to obey the creator God, and by developing a personal relationship with Him.