God is Good? Part Two
A big thanks to all who have responded to my last post so far. I know more of you want to chime in and have your voice heard. The answers and thoughts that were given are great and spot on from what my perspective. I purposely left out some of the details of the conversation, however. What is the answer to this question when the person whom you are talking with does not have the same understanding of God that you do? What if they are Muslim? Or Hindu? Or insert any other religion here. Original sin is great when you are talking with someone who shares your Christian worldview. It isn’t so great when the other person believes that everyone is basically good. Probably the answer to the whole scenario is that the worldview must change in order for the thoughts on this matter must change.
So, once again, the floor is yours. Post up!
I don’t think one’s beliefs about God matter in regard to the answer. The answer is the same, regardless.
Now, one’s beliefs DO matter when you try to frame the answer in a way that the person can comprehend/accept. If the person is of the belief that ‘everyone is basically good’ or that we are ‘evolving into better beings’, then I would start by asking some questions. I would like them to show me any historical proof that their theory has any legs to stand on. This needs to be done in a thoughtful, caring way and not in a condescending or threatening way.
The best way to show someone the Truth is to allow them to make the discovery. Too often we try to ‘beat the truth into someone’ and then wonder why they resent us?
My initial thoughts. I may add more if anything comes to mind. I probably should have given this thought BEFORE posting. I probably make, absolutely, no sense.