Sunday 21 December 2008

Blog post no.8: question no.4: What does God expect us to do for other cultures and faiths?

There are many things that God could possibly say and they could oppose each other for example God could say “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your eye?” from LUKE 6:42 on love and judgment. Why must we go to correct their beliefs? How can we say that what they are doing is wrong when we are not perfect examples ourselves? How can you change the world and change others when you cannot change yourself?
As the other question had called them uncivilized cultures Romans chapter 12:3 states: “not to think of himself more highly that he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith”. Then must we not leave them along as we are not superior because of
our faith and they have their own faith given to them in a different measure by God Himself hence, we should not convert. God would agree that everyone should be treated the same and hence, we should not view other people as targets to convert. Life is based no passion, if there is no passion then there is no relationships. If there is no relationship then how can we have one with God? : As we see God in people and their actions. In life whatever it is religion or love, actions are worth a lot more than words. After all, words are made up of alphabets and sure words are needed to convey a message but action is the most important. We must approach people to make a friend that is; to truly make a friend not just to convert them. We must make ourselves an example and if people want to follow they shall. As after all Mark chapter 4 verse 9 says “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” and I assume that goes the same way for the eyes as well.
In Matthew 28:19 it says “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” but he does not say to force it upon them. Just as I quoted earlier Mark chapter 4:9 He says “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” and Rev 3:22 (NIV) "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."God most likely wants to tell us to go and tell the people about him so that they are given a chance to save themselves: As if they accept they be saved.
This question is rather weird and who am I to answer it. It says “What does God expect us to do for other cultures and faiths?” well I am not God and I will never be. I just gave my thought on what I think God would say it may not be right and it may not be wrong.


Citations:
biblegateway.com
The Holy Bible – Collins


pictures from:
http://deepchurch.org.uk/2007/09/
http://current.com/items/89571199/god_told_him_to_hit_woman_s_car_at_100_mph.htm
http://encefalus.com/sociopolitical/psychiatry-antipsychiatry-history-mental-disease/

2 comments:

Chelsea said...

I like your view on this, i agree a lot with the statements you made and i love how detailed your posts are!

African Globe Trotters. said...

Good thing the Sawi were not "forced" to accept Christ...they actually got to choose and the irony is that they are considered "uncivilized"; yet most of them possessed the wisdom to accept the Peace Child - Jesus Christ. Interesting hey? You did really well with the question. Mrs.Mc.