Sunday, January 28, 2007
Effects of Christianity
Instead of merely pin-pointing the effects of Christianity I think stating the effects of society (as in atheism) would be logically comparative and easier to understand without encountering much bias. First of all Christianity doesn't really affect us negatively but instead I would have to say, it gives us too much dependability often times. Not to be anti-Christian or anything, Christians have this tendency to give God as the reason for every question in this world. We all know that this can not be true even if God did happen exist. Giving us illusions and delusions, I think God tells us only the obvious; not to sin, to love your enemies, forgive those who sin to us; listen to what is right (Jesus) and etc. Besides this I think the Bible is filled with stories that is about people and just gives some proof that God exists. Whether God does exists or does not exist is not the debate here; we have to admit that being Christian does not really help us a lot but gives us a bit more what they say "pure and clean" life. Connecting this to Peace Child, I think the introduction of Christianity to the Sawi people was actually highly effective, nevertheless did not change the mindsets of the people. Yes, Don Richardson didn't go there to change the people but to simple introduce the word of God but, in the end doesn't that mean he wanted the Sawi people to become Christians, meaning follow all the commandments and basically change? This question may be argued but I am just saying that that is what I think. I would have to say becoming a Christian requires a lot of change and basically means starting a new life.
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Yes Brian, becoming a Christian does mean change and in a positive way too. I think that what Don wanted to do was bring the love of God to the Sawi. You may not understand this motivation but from a Christian world view showing God's love to the world is essential. Christians never want people to be "forced" into becoming "saved" but rather want other to experience the joy we have found in Christ. Look at how Hato's life changed in the novel - just his life was worth the struggle. Mrs.Mc.
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