THE IRONY IN ATHEISM: PART ONE
There has been quite the debate on atheism of late and waves of panic
among the Church seem to be the order of recent times. The response of
the Church has been a case of "the more things change, the more they
remain the same". Lest there be confusion on my stand in the arguments I
raise beyond this point, I want to firmly profess my faith in Jesus
Christ, who is saviour of my life. Now moving on: I want to admit that
this article will not be polite or friendly (to both the Church and
atheists alike). I believe that the only way to respond to a society
that is on the fast lane to total decline is ONLY radical Christianity!
Now, before we all misconstrue facts as far as what I mean is concerned, let me point out that my definition of radicalism may not be the same as yours - press conferences bashing state mechanisms on the registration of atheist movements is far from a radical Christian response! After all minority group rights are clearly protected in the constitution.
My approach to this is rather bold and different I must say, and I am no stranger to the fact that there will be many that embrace my sentiments and even more that will raise arms in protest and offence. This is primarily because as I said, this is neither a polite nor friendly article. It is a proper look at facts in a bid to address a more underlying societal problem!
It's rather important for me to be very candid as I address this with the Church: Wishing atheism and atheists away is akin to wishful thinking, and we all know what the English proverb says about beggars and wishes.
The Bible is very clear in 2nd Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) that:
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Well, these times are here now. Ain't they?
Fulfilment of the Bible affirms that indeed it is authoritative Word of God. For how can it be otherwise yet the accuracy it has is second to none? Even science is often disproved by the advancement of time - with time new scientific theories are formulated to replace older, less accurate ones. Never so with the Word of God!
Every failure, inconsistency, misconception and irrelevance we have on Christianity and religion is not pegged on the deity of God the Father, Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit; rather the frailty of man - the man that represents God's agenda on earth! Anyway before we get ahead of ourselves, let us go back to the subject matter of this article: The Irony In Atheism
It's rather ironic (don't you think?) that the entire atheism agenda is set on the existence of God! Wait, let's get that again: the entire agenda on God's non-existence is set on the very existence of God? Ironic. Huh?
This reminds me of this passage in the Bible:
Matthew 9:1-7 (KJV)
1 And He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
2 And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
So my question is simple here - Which is easier: to admit that God exists or to deny His existence?
Well, we shall see in the next article
ASSIGNMENT~ Ponder on this: "The things that bring about unbelief are the same things that inspire radical faith"
Now, before we all misconstrue facts as far as what I mean is concerned, let me point out that my definition of radicalism may not be the same as yours - press conferences bashing state mechanisms on the registration of atheist movements is far from a radical Christian response! After all minority group rights are clearly protected in the constitution.
My approach to this is rather bold and different I must say, and I am no stranger to the fact that there will be many that embrace my sentiments and even more that will raise arms in protest and offence. This is primarily because as I said, this is neither a polite nor friendly article. It is a proper look at facts in a bid to address a more underlying societal problem!
It's rather important for me to be very candid as I address this with the Church: Wishing atheism and atheists away is akin to wishful thinking, and we all know what the English proverb says about beggars and wishes.
The Bible is very clear in 2nd Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) that:
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Well, these times are here now. Ain't they?
Fulfilment of the Bible affirms that indeed it is authoritative Word of God. For how can it be otherwise yet the accuracy it has is second to none? Even science is often disproved by the advancement of time - with time new scientific theories are formulated to replace older, less accurate ones. Never so with the Word of God!
Every failure, inconsistency, misconception and irrelevance we have on Christianity and religion is not pegged on the deity of God the Father, Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit; rather the frailty of man - the man that represents God's agenda on earth! Anyway before we get ahead of ourselves, let us go back to the subject matter of this article: The Irony In Atheism
It's rather ironic (don't you think?) that the entire atheism agenda is set on the existence of God! Wait, let's get that again: the entire agenda on God's non-existence is set on the very existence of God? Ironic. Huh?
This reminds me of this passage in the Bible:
Matthew 9:1-7 (KJV)
1 And He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
2 And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
So my question is simple here - Which is easier: to admit that God exists or to deny His existence?
Well, we shall see in the next article
ASSIGNMENT~ Ponder on this: "The things that bring about unbelief are the same things that inspire radical faith"
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