In many countries of the world, including here in America, there are those who consider this to be a rather arrogant statement. Some of the major objections to Christianity in the West are the historical problems of the Crusades and the Inquisition, just to name two.
However, one must consider the question of whether abominable actions done in the name of Christianity are actually Christian?
In other words, were people just leveraging the power of religious rhetoric as a political tool, or did they genuinely believe they were doing what God required of them? If the latter, is it possible they misunderstood biblical Christianity?
In Western culture where Christianity seems to be growing less and less popular, it's common for Christians to treat their faith as something personal and private that works for them, but may not be true for others. Therefore, they do not impose their belief system on others whatsoever.
Call me old fashioned, but that is totally unacceptable!
Of course, everyone is entitled to believe what they choose. But if you are a Christian, you don't have the luxury of taking a middle-of-the-road approach to how your faith relates to the world. You can't say Christianity is merely a lifestyle choice that has no relation or relevance to it's surrounding culture. That's simply untrue.
Christianity can save the world.
Now, Christianity can be misused. Many times in the past, when this has been the case, those efforts were misguided or downright evil. When Christianity is biblically lived out in your life, it has the power to transform individuals and societies, even the entire world.
Here are 4 reasons why:
1) Christianity has the power to explain and purify the sinful tendencies within the human heart
2) Christianity provides a firm basis for respecting people of other faiths
3) Christians believe that all human beings are made in God's image
4) Christianity alone provides the perfect system for reconciliation back to God through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Needless to say, if the above statements are true, then Christians have good cause to be the most humble, respectful, and merciful people on earth. (Which means we still have a lot of work to do.)
If Christianity is true, then one who follows it cannot claim that it is just another nice religion. They must believe, with strong conviction, that it can save the world, redeem individual lives, and promote "peace on earth and good will toward men."
What do you think? Can Christianity save the world?
And is it the only religion in the world that can do so?
"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
If you would like to be a part of what God is doing among the people of India you can Donate Now. Even a small amount goes a long way toward providing spiritual and physical relief for people. You can also help provide clean, fresh drinking water for the lepers of India. These people are ostracized by their community because of the disease and are not allowed to access the local wells. It's only $500 for a well that will provide safe, clean drinking water.
Prayer Points:
Please keep our president in your prayers as he struggles to recuperate from a double leg amputation.
Pray for more workers for "the harvest is great."
Pray that God would touch the hearts of those who can help provide 2000 additional Telugu Bibles to be handed out in Andhra Pradesh this year.
However, one must consider the question of whether abominable actions done in the name of Christianity are actually Christian?
In other words, were people just leveraging the power of religious rhetoric as a political tool, or did they genuinely believe they were doing what God required of them? If the latter, is it possible they misunderstood biblical Christianity?
In Western culture where Christianity seems to be growing less and less popular, it's common for Christians to treat their faith as something personal and private that works for them, but may not be true for others. Therefore, they do not impose their belief system on others whatsoever.
Call me old fashioned, but that is totally unacceptable!
Of course, everyone is entitled to believe what they choose. But if you are a Christian, you don't have the luxury of taking a middle-of-the-road approach to how your faith relates to the world. You can't say Christianity is merely a lifestyle choice that has no relation or relevance to it's surrounding culture. That's simply untrue.
Christianity can save the world.
Now, Christianity can be misused. Many times in the past, when this has been the case, those efforts were misguided or downright evil. When Christianity is biblically lived out in your life, it has the power to transform individuals and societies, even the entire world.
1) Christianity has the power to explain and purify the sinful tendencies within the human heart
2) Christianity provides a firm basis for respecting people of other faiths
3) Christians believe that all human beings are made in God's image
4) Christianity alone provides the perfect system for reconciliation back to God through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Needless to say, if the above statements are true, then Christians have good cause to be the most humble, respectful, and merciful people on earth. (Which means we still have a lot of work to do.)
If Christianity is true, then one who follows it cannot claim that it is just another nice religion. They must believe, with strong conviction, that it can save the world, redeem individual lives, and promote "peace on earth and good will toward men."
What do you think? Can Christianity save the world?
And is it the only religion in the world that can do so?
"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
If you would like to be a part of what God is doing among the people of India you can Donate Now. Even a small amount goes a long way toward providing spiritual and physical relief for people. You can also help provide clean, fresh drinking water for the lepers of India. These people are ostracized by their community because of the disease and are not allowed to access the local wells. It's only $500 for a well that will provide safe, clean drinking water.
Prayer Points:
Please keep our president in your prayers as he struggles to recuperate from a double leg amputation.
Pray for more workers for "the harvest is great."
Pray that God would touch the hearts of those who can help provide 2000 additional Telugu Bibles to be handed out in Andhra Pradesh this year.
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