We live in a world where everything has to be politically correct, and everything is acceptable. Everything is relative to your own situation, and to what you believe. Gone are the days where someone could correct you, or tell you that something about you needs improvement. Each person decides what is right or wrong depending on their own lives.
This new mindset has made us more open to discuss various topics and talk about things that were once hidden. We can talk about politics, drugs, sex and even sexual preference. Yes, we can talk about all these things, but only in a way that doesn't offend anyone. I think the reason for this is because we have been forced to accept everything as it is, and everyone for who they claim to be. Even when something clearly isn't right. And don't get me wrong, I believe acceptance is brilliant, but I don't think we've quite found the balance yet, and as a result we are accepting the the wrong with the right. A perfect example of this is that I live in a country (South Africa) where someone is not allowed to smoke until they are 18 years old, because this is a major health decision... and yet children can legally have sex, and bring another life into the world by the age of 12. Surely we can agree that something here is amiss. Certain things simply need to be addressed, even if it means stepping on a few toes.
The focus of this article is not to talk about smoking laws, or even the age of consent, but to discuss a topic that has life or death implications, and yet it is still the forbidden topic. Simply because it makes some people uncomfortable.
The world is subconsciously begging for answers. They want to know the reason to life and what happens after death. The seemingly simple phrase: "O my God" fills the media as a cry for help to the unknown God, personally I believe it's because there are simply no stronger words to utter. Every second TV show is about vampires, zombies or other forms of death. While the rest of TV is covered with magic. We have this built in desire to believe in more than what we see around us. Every culture around the world including primitive ones, have some sort of belief in a god, whether it be singular or plural.
Why is it that we can talk about any and everything, but runaway when it comes to the most important questions to life? People hate talking about religion. Well, unbelievers do anyway. Yes, there are crazy people, and people that push the subject too hard. Yes, there are even wars over religion. But... There are also bad mechanics, and even wars about oil. Does this mean that we should stop driving cars? No, it just means we should look for the truth at the right places. But people don't want to talk about religion. They don't like the idea that they have a responsibility or that they will be judged for what they do.
The questions I have to ask is this: What if there really is a reason to life? And What if there really is a hell? Is this something we can just leave to chance?
Does us liking an answer make it true? I know me liking the idea of my bank account to overflowing doesn't make it true. So why do we think that not liking the idea of God will make us the rulers of all creation and accountable to no one?
Everything on earth has a purpose and when that purpose isn't fulfilled it is discarded. When a pen doesn't write, we don't keep it. It is thrown away.
It is time that we start discussing things that truly matter. Death is the destination we all share, and yet it is a topic most people don't want to elaborate on. I personally urge you to take a deep look inside and ask yourself if you are ready to take that chance when death arrives. Use the time you have to ask questions. Seek the truth. Not what you like. Seek the truth and it will set you free to live a life of meaning.
Everything that is, was created. It didn't just poof into existence. A computer didn't make itself, so why do some believe that everything just appeared out of nowhere? God exists, and because we have messed up and live in a broken world, God wants to save us. But, He won't force you. He's saving those that believe, not people who think they are good enough. We can't save ourselves. I urge you to pray to God, even if you are not sure how. Pray for God to forgive you for being sinful and that you would like to know the truth. Then get a Bible and start to read it. I recommend start in the new testament (check the index) as it explains what being a saved really means and how this will change your life.
May God show you the truth and give you the hope only He is able to give.
This new mindset has made us more open to discuss various topics and talk about things that were once hidden. We can talk about politics, drugs, sex and even sexual preference. Yes, we can talk about all these things, but only in a way that doesn't offend anyone. I think the reason for this is because we have been forced to accept everything as it is, and everyone for who they claim to be. Even when something clearly isn't right. And don't get me wrong, I believe acceptance is brilliant, but I don't think we've quite found the balance yet, and as a result we are accepting the the wrong with the right. A perfect example of this is that I live in a country (South Africa) where someone is not allowed to smoke until they are 18 years old, because this is a major health decision... and yet children can legally have sex, and bring another life into the world by the age of 12. Surely we can agree that something here is amiss. Certain things simply need to be addressed, even if it means stepping on a few toes.
The focus of this article is not to talk about smoking laws, or even the age of consent, but to discuss a topic that has life or death implications, and yet it is still the forbidden topic. Simply because it makes some people uncomfortable.
The world is subconsciously begging for answers. They want to know the reason to life and what happens after death. The seemingly simple phrase: "O my God" fills the media as a cry for help to the unknown God, personally I believe it's because there are simply no stronger words to utter. Every second TV show is about vampires, zombies or other forms of death. While the rest of TV is covered with magic. We have this built in desire to believe in more than what we see around us. Every culture around the world including primitive ones, have some sort of belief in a god, whether it be singular or plural.
Why is it that we can talk about any and everything, but runaway when it comes to the most important questions to life? People hate talking about religion. Well, unbelievers do anyway. Yes, there are crazy people, and people that push the subject too hard. Yes, there are even wars over religion. But... There are also bad mechanics, and even wars about oil. Does this mean that we should stop driving cars? No, it just means we should look for the truth at the right places. But people don't want to talk about religion. They don't like the idea that they have a responsibility or that they will be judged for what they do.
The questions I have to ask is this: What if there really is a reason to life? And What if there really is a hell? Is this something we can just leave to chance?
Does us liking an answer make it true? I know me liking the idea of my bank account to overflowing doesn't make it true. So why do we think that not liking the idea of God will make us the rulers of all creation and accountable to no one?
Everything on earth has a purpose and when that purpose isn't fulfilled it is discarded. When a pen doesn't write, we don't keep it. It is thrown away.
It is time that we start discussing things that truly matter. Death is the destination we all share, and yet it is a topic most people don't want to elaborate on. I personally urge you to take a deep look inside and ask yourself if you are ready to take that chance when death arrives. Use the time you have to ask questions. Seek the truth. Not what you like. Seek the truth and it will set you free to live a life of meaning.
Everything that is, was created. It didn't just poof into existence. A computer didn't make itself, so why do some believe that everything just appeared out of nowhere? God exists, and because we have messed up and live in a broken world, God wants to save us. But, He won't force you. He's saving those that believe, not people who think they are good enough. We can't save ourselves. I urge you to pray to God, even if you are not sure how. Pray for God to forgive you for being sinful and that you would like to know the truth. Then get a Bible and start to read it. I recommend start in the new testament (check the index) as it explains what being a saved really means and how this will change your life.
May God show you the truth and give you the hope only He is able to give.