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The Biblical Worldview According to Romans

When you look up at stars and the vastness of creation, what do you see? Do you see a divinely created universe? Do you see a natural phenomenon? When you morn the loss of a love one, where did they go? Are they reincarnated? Are they in heaven? When you are searching for comfort, where do you turn? Do you turn to God? To most, these are some of life’s biggest questions. Questions like these shapes how one perceives and relates to the world around them. The answers to these questions can be found by first examining the lens in which an individual chooses to view the world through- their worldview. While many of these questions seem improbable to answer, the simple truth of the matter is that the Bible answers them all. In his letter to the Romans, Paul gives a very systematic approach to the Gospel of Jesus and addresses some of these fundamental questions regarding life and the Biblical Worldview. God: First and foremost, Paul contests to the existence and character of God whi

Christians: Judgmental, Intolerant and Supressing Human Desire

I would have to agree that Christians can seem intolerant and judgmental for one simple reason -some are. Unfortunately, the sad truth of the matter is that everyone is. While some are better at managing it than others, human nature regretfully tends to produce distain for differences. Our history is saturated with intolerance and judgment, as is our daily lives. Humanity is known for the traits that you seem to be attributing strictly to Christianity. Since the beginning of time we have seen examples of segregation, racism, sexism, and prejudices of all different types. We still see these traits predominantly in our culture today. Racism is still a very real issue within our culture as well as sexism. These forms of intolerance and judgment flood our social media platforms currently and yet, have nothing to do with religion of any kind. After considering the various ways humanity has chosen to “judge” and “tolerate” different people over time, Christianity doesn’t seem exclusive. Wh