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Several recent articles on this blog have dealt with the clash of worldviews as it relates to the public school classroom. Secular Humanism is the religion, or belief system, that has replaced God, morality and Christianity in education. This was part of a well orchestrated plan by those who see Christianity and Christian virtue, principles, and values as a stumbling block or barrier to the “progress” of man.
In fact, I would say most academic and political elitists in our nation would concur with Humanist John Dunphy’s assessment that Christian faith is a “rotting corpse” that must be replaced with a new faith, Humanism. So where is the “tolerance” and understanding Mr. Dunphy, my man?
As Jesus Christ once greatly sacrificed Himself for a greater purpose – the provision of a way for mankind to be reconciled to God, we too must be willing to make sacrifices for greater causes and purposes. One area, for example, is that we need to recover the ground which has been lost to the Humanist priests and priestesses that now dictate how and what is taught to our children and to counteract the radical left’s infringement on many other areas of society.
I received a book for Christmas from my sister. The title of the book is The Man God Uses written by Henry and Tom Blackaby. In glancing through the book I found on page 145 a startling list. What follows below is this list of differences between the Secular Humanist way of thinking compared to a Biblical way of thinking. It puts into clear focus what might be seem to be good and that which is best. They say, “The good is the enemy of the best."
In fact, I would say most academic and political elitists in our nation would concur with Humanist John Dunphy’s assessment that Christian faith is a “rotting corpse” that must be replaced with a new faith, Humanism. So where is the “tolerance” and understanding Mr. Dunphy, my man?
As Jesus Christ once greatly sacrificed Himself for a greater purpose – the provision of a way for mankind to be reconciled to God, we too must be willing to make sacrifices for greater causes and purposes. One area, for example, is that we need to recover the ground which has been lost to the Humanist priests and priestesses that now dictate how and what is taught to our children and to counteract the radical left’s infringement on many other areas of society.
I received a book for Christmas from my sister. The title of the book is The Man God Uses written by Henry and Tom Blackaby. In glancing through the book I found on page 145 a startling list. What follows below is this list of differences between the Secular Humanist way of thinking compared to a Biblical way of thinking. It puts into clear focus what might be seem to be good and that which is best. They say, “The good is the enemy of the best."
WAYS OF THINKING OR DIFFERING WORLDVIEWS
HUMANIST: ..................................BIBLICAL:
Pride is important.......................Humility is essential
Hitch your wagon to a star………………Jesus is Lord
Success……………………………………........Obedience
Professionalism………………………………..Servanthood
Competition……………………………………..Service
Maintain your rights…………………………Give all your rights to God
Negotiate for the best deal…………..……Obey God’s commands
Excellence………………………………………. Christlikeness
Save your life…………………………………...Lose your life for My sake
Affirm self………………………………………..Deny self
Accomplishments…………………………….Character
You don’t have to take that……………...Take up your cross
Live to die………………………………………..Die to live
Rule and be served………………………….Serve in order to rule
Things will make you happy…………….Godly character brings joy
Walk by sight…………………………………Walk by faith
Set long-range goals………………………...God reveals the future
Take the initiative……………………………Let God take the initiative
Get revenge……………………………………..Do good to your persecutors
Eat, drink, and be merry………………….Seek first the kingdom of God
When one looks at a list such as the one above, a sharp contrast can be seen. One view is based and centered on man and his reasoning abilities and what is ultimately good for him. The other view is centered on God and an ultimate purpose that transcends this temporal life. A closer analysis of the Biblical perspective or viewpoint shows some stark paradoxes that may not even be comprehended by mere human intelligence. For example, “Do good to those who persecute you,” which is not very logical. “Strike back and even the score with those you persecute you" or "Sue them, at least” would be a more rational response. Man was designed by God to live on higher plane than the monkey or the frog. God expects more from us. He also realizes that apart from the provision of Jesus and our need to personally accept Him as Reconciler and Redeemer, we cannot live consistently beyond the Humanist or a materialistic worldview.
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