Religion/ culture

 

I have been interacting for some years with many religions and cultures.

My conclusion:

Most religions are characterised by manipulation of the human desire to worship a higher power. The minds and lives of multitudes are oppressed beyond sensible reasoning. Sadly , both the oppressor and the oppressed end up in the ditch.

            Culture is largely the product of religion. The food eaten, the clothes worn, the expressions of happiness or grief, the celebrations, the political governance etc are intertwined with the adopted or imposed belief system.

            Most people of the world have no choice but to conform. Those who have promoted freedom of choice are losing it, as the other religions and cultures use that opportunity to impose their oppression on the free!

Where is the answer to the problem?

It is helpful to review history,

      to evaluate present reality,

         and genuinely seek verifiable truth.

 

Nature points to one very powerful, intelligent creator GOD.

   The Christian Bible insists on the same.

 

History points to this same God revealing Himself to humanity.

    Much of this is recorded in the historical documents of the Bible.

 

Humanity has never been the same since Jesus Christ was born.

       The records of Bible witnesses reveal a very special man who announced freedom from oppression and the way to reconnect with the LORD God.  Many have over the centuries believed in Him. Multitudes have rejected Him or the millions who have never heard the truth about Him.

 

Since then religious oppression has intensified in many forms, usually with an emphasis that diminishes the significance of who Jesus was and is (Son of God), and what He achieved by His death and resurrection.(complete salvation )

    The light breaking through at the reformation brought light, liberty, life and love to many. The changes to society then flowed from an available, open Holy Bible.

 

So where are we today?

We are assailed by those asserting the Bible is corrupted, those who deny it historical accuracy, those who reject its moral values, those who deny others access to the Bible and Christians who regard it as out of date or too hard to understand. It is evident there is a sinister spirit seeking to crush the knowledge of Christ.

It remains the most hated book, yet the most sought after book in the world.!

 

So are all religions equal? -  NO, not at all

Is all culture harmless?   -  NO not all

 

Can we know truth ?  -  YES

Is the Holy Bible trustworthy ?  - YES

 

If you don’t have a Bible – send me a message. I have spares to give away.

If you have never read the Bible, begin today. Connect the history of Genesis with the presentation of the Lord Jesus Christ in the New Testament. You will be blessed. Light will shine, truth will set you free, love will call you to a higher plane and new life will connect you with the LORD God forever!

-         But beware, Jesus promised his followers there would be persecution.