The Consequence of Believing in Nothing

The post-modern presumption that the human species is not endowed with a spark of the divine creates a dilemma that many people can not grasp, including me. If there is no God and we are all the result of billions of years of instantaneous life and evolution with a mix of natural selection, then we as humans lose everything that makes us different from the rest of the species we share the Earth with. More importantly, the idea of right and wrong, good and evil, and even life and death become irrelevant. With no God comes no moral code, no sense of honor, no dignity, and most sadly, no love (except of oneself). Just as we revere the lion as a symbol of strength for being the king of the jungle, wouldn’t we have to in turn revere the monsters of yesteryear (Hitler, Stalin, Mao) in the same regards by honoring their strength and power over the weak? Even cannibalism wouldn’t be considered repulsive; rather it would be a respectable form or survival (survival of the fittest…thanks Darwin).

These may seem like drastic exaggerations of my point, but they are serious repercussions if God is taken out of our lives. Already we have seen the atheistic agenda murder 40 million innocent babies with the help of Planned Parenthood and a push to legalize euthanasia. Their belief in nothing absolves them from any moral wrongdoing and would set a precedence of total disregard for the sanctity of life altogether.

In a world without God or religion we would see the decriminalization of rape, murder, incest, robbery, assault, and virtually every other law. See, if evolution and natural selection are true, then we have no reason to be bound by any moral or ethical code; we would be just like animals in the jungle. Our sympathy, compassion, friendship, and every other honorable quality about us would be a weakness, not a source of strength. No reward for doing the right thing, only for doing what is right for you. This is not a world I would want to live in, nor raise a family in.

Creationism vs. Evolution

When trying to share your faith with others, have you ever heard "I need proof," or "hasn't science disproved creationism?" These responses at first made me wonder why there was such a lack of curiosity or even scientific inquisition on a topic that has the potential to give eternal life and love to those who believe. You would think that people would at least want to do a "once over" of the evidence that supports Christian claims as well as the contrary with so much riding on the outcome. The problem is that people don't seem to want to know. They would rather say that "intelligent" scientists have already determined that darwinism and evolution have been proven, thus negating the need for an Intelligent Designer. Unfortunately that is what our kids are learning in public schools. They are now taught what to think, rather than how to think.

So the question is, "has science disproved the need for an Intelligent Designer?" Quite the contrary when all the evidence is viewed. Rather than write a novel on all the evidence that supports Intelligent Design, I wish only to highlight some "common sense" questions that may intrigue you enough to look more closely at the "scientific" evidence. First, if we contemplate the complexity of our own organic being, we must understand that every part of our body has a purpose. Now if we came from nothing, how did "nothing" know how to create lungs, a heart, a brain (which is more complex than the most sophisticated computer on Earth), or any other body part that was "unknowingly" created and coincidentally serving a purpose. Second, since we know internal biology is complex and serves a purpose, lets take a look at the exterior. Take birds for example, how is it possible for "nothing" to create a creature capable of aerodynamic maneuverability? Birds are designed for flight, yet flight requires a structure that is aerodynamic and the proper components of thrust, drag, lift, and weight. Any student pilot would understand this, yet they probably wouldn't be able to design their own airplane, even though they may believe that no intelligence created the bird. Common sense would tell us otherwise.

These are just a couple of examples of why I personally don't believe in an "accidental" Earth. Fortunately for me, science is also on my side along with the fossil record (the fossil record doesn't support evolution). If you are still on the fence or an Agnostic, here are a few topics and questions to look up on your own time and make your own conclusions based on the evidence, not just because I said so.

1. The Cambrian Explosion
2. The Kalam Cosmological Argument
3. Who wrote the original DNA that was the blueprint for cells
4. The missing link?
5. Exact measurements of a life sustaining planet
6. The promises of The New Testament
7. Pray for wisdom (trust me, it works)

These are just a few to start. If you are on the fence, I challenge you to use your mind and do the research and come to your own conclusions. Don't accept any belief without knowing why you believe it and to make sure that it can stand up to scrutiny.

My Walk

As a relatively new Christian, much of my life was lived not thinking about the consequences of my actions. Instead I had a "live for the moment" attitude chasing the next big adventure or party with my friends often adopting their interest and enthusiasm as my own. The problem I kept running into was the hangover, a real life, tangible result of my actions. Cause and effect leading me to my knees on many of those occasions, and it wasn't to pray (ever hear the term porcelain god?). So unknowingly, seeds were being planted in my consciousness that there are always reactions, whether good or bad, for all of our actions.

Later in life when I moved away from my friends and family, I realized that there was more to life than showing up to the next party and trying to chase down the next "temporary happiness." I found that when isolated, reflection on one's life seems almost inevitable because there is no one influencing your thoughts or actions. It is a time of peace when you can discover your mind unlocking the truth about life and the happiness that we all try to obtain. It was during this time that I found my long lost faith buried deep in my soul, suppressed by everyday distractions that desire us to be blind to the Truth. For a long time these distractions succeeded and I focused my life completely on myself and my desires. Little did I know that there was someone out there desperately calling me back to them for my own sake and not theirs. When we imagine earthly kings, we see people sitting on a throne ruling their kingdom drunk with power and concern for themselves and their bloodline. But what I found was a King who cares only for others and longs to save them from themselves. I found my Savior Jesus Christ.

Ever since I re-established my relationship with Christ, I have been walking the narrow road, often straying and realizing the difficulties in being his disciple (if I dare to call myself that). My every intention is to mold my life to a life worthy of his love and consideration, yet I know that no matter how I live my life I can not achieve this goal. It is by Grace alone that salvation comes to us. We can not earn it, we just need to have truly repentant hearts and Faith in what God has promised us.

Introduction

My sole purpose for this blog is to utilize modern technology in order to reach people for Christ. There are many people who proclaim to be Christians and either don't know anything about what it means to be a Christian or have a twisted sense of the meaning. I hope to encourage an ongoing dialog between myself and the reader so that common ground can be established and the Truth in scripture can be brought to light in a society that is slowly darkening. This blog does not endorse one particular religion over another, rather it is an attempt to be a lighthouse for true Christianity in the information age.

People have lots of questions, including myself, and I encourage anyone who wishes to participate to come with an open heart and mind and with gentleness and understanding. Many of the topics I wish to tackle over the course of this blog will be hot button issues and will be handled in a very delicate and respectful manner. Thank you very much for reading and participating and if there is anything you would like to ask or contribute, please feel free to chime in.