A Worldview Seen in My Eyes

            As a Christian we know a spiritual realm and an afterlife exists. We know that there is a difference between right and wrong. From knowing that there is a right and wrong, we know our world around us is broken and far from perfect.

            We know all of these things, like an afterlife and right from wrong because of the Bible. The Bible is our guide to help us through our life here on earth. We have a God, our father, and the Holy Spirit to also help lead us through this life.

            Christians acknowledge that God creates every single person unique with their own set of gifts and talents. The world would be boring if everyone looked, liked, talked, and acted the same. I think the hard part of living in such a diverse world is cooping with so many personalities and emotions from people. Our sinful nature does not allow us to coop with this diversity in the best manner. We yell, we dislike, and we fight other people who we believe are not normal in our standards.

            To me as a Christian and knowing are reality is more than meets the eye, I think it is hard to define reality. It is hard to put a border around what we think is real or not. Scientists say nature contains number patterns and that molecules and atoms exist. But can we see them with our own eye? No, we humans made by God have creativity and imagination. It took someone to think outside the box to discover atoms and molecules. It took someone to think and explore the world to determine the world is not flat. They went outside the box. It is hard to define some things in this world, and reality is one of them.

            If science really does define reality, then what happens after we die? According to Marxist and Humanists; if it can not be proven by science, then it does not exist. Then is this the only thing? Right now? Here? Is that the only thing that matters? Believing that would be hard for me, to think that the only thing that matters is now. Why than even keep living if you know all your worth, your characteristics and what you have worked for means nothing? In the now it is great, but in the next now will it even matter then? With my faith I am assured and eternal life, heavenly rewards, and the best place to be. I like the assurance that little me matters enough to a God who is waiting just for me to be in a place far better than any other.

             I respect life because I know you only get one chance to live here on earth. I know that now is not all that exists and matters. I have a conscience of cause and effect. I know I should not lie, cheat, or steal and keep committing daily sins because there is a consequence that follows my actions. I could get an F on a paper because of cheating, a broken friendship by stealing or lying. My respect for life is reflected through my actions because I am a big believer that actions speak louder than words. Plus Jesus talks about how we should love our neighbors and enemies. He even does it himself. So if he can do then I can too.

            My actions can hurt or help people. I can ostracize others or I could talk with them. We know that doing drugs, gossiping about others, and lying can escalade into something bigger. We know the effects of drugs on the body, that it destroys us. We know that gossiping ruins peoples views about us. We know lying hurts others, relationships, and friendships which could result in abuse and neglect.

            I know my worldview is not perfect and I myself do not always follow what I believe, but I know it is there and I should follow it as a Christian. If I do not follow it then am I truly a Christian? No, I am fake to the world, to myself, and to God.