| Published 2010 |
According to the current issue of Creation magazine, Richard Dawkins, arch-enemy of religion and
creationism, finally had a kind word to say about Christianity. In his mind Christianity is not nearly as bad
as religions which sponsor terrorism.
“There are no Christians, as far as I know, blowing up buildings,” he said. “I am not aware of any Christian
suicide bombers. I am not aware of any major Christian denomination that believes the penalty for
apostasy is death.”
He thinks Christianity might be a bulwark against something worse, although his own zealous attacks
against the religion haven't helped.
Thus, this prominent opponent of believers has noticed something different about Christianity compared
to at least one other major religion.
That Christianity should be seen as different from other religions is as it should be. Jesus once said to His
followers, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp
and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the
same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
It is easy to get angry with secularists who teach that we are evolving upward out of the animal world and
consequently have no need for a Savior.
But kindness and patience along with solid reasoning from both Scripture and science may be the best
way to win minds and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, perhaps souls as well.
It does get difficult at times reading the sarcastic, deeply insulting remarks evolution-minded people often
make about Christians and creationists in magazines or on the internet. Yet, if we respond in kind, we are
being just like them and likely will cut off any hopes of breaking down the walls they have erected around
themselves. However, the testimony of many former evolutionists shows if God wills these walls can
indeed fall. LSI
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Warren Krug is the editor of the Lutheran Science Institute Journal
creationism, finally had a kind word to say about Christianity. In his mind Christianity is not nearly as bad
as religions which sponsor terrorism.
“There are no Christians, as far as I know, blowing up buildings,” he said. “I am not aware of any Christian
suicide bombers. I am not aware of any major Christian denomination that believes the penalty for
apostasy is death.”
He thinks Christianity might be a bulwark against something worse, although his own zealous attacks
against the religion haven't helped.
Thus, this prominent opponent of believers has noticed something different about Christianity compared
to at least one other major religion.
That Christianity should be seen as different from other religions is as it should be. Jesus once said to His
followers, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp
and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the
same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
It is easy to get angry with secularists who teach that we are evolving upward out of the animal world and
consequently have no need for a Savior.
But kindness and patience along with solid reasoning from both Scripture and science may be the best
way to win minds and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, perhaps souls as well.
It does get difficult at times reading the sarcastic, deeply insulting remarks evolution-minded people often
make about Christians and creationists in magazines or on the internet. Yet, if we respond in kind, we are
being just like them and likely will cut off any hopes of breaking down the walls they have erected around
themselves. However, the testimony of many former evolutionists shows if God wills these walls can
indeed fall. LSI
__________________________________________________________________________________
Warren Krug is the editor of the Lutheran Science Institute Journal
Kindness, Creationism and Christianity All Go Together |
by Warren Krug