The Rise of Attacks on Christian Values and Secularism's Infiltration of the Church
The need for Christians to deepen their understanding of Christian theology and engage in public advocacy to defend their values.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the attacks on Christian values across the world. While this trend can manifest in several forms, including legislation, cultural changes, and even outright persecution, one of the critical factors that contribute to this trend is the infiltration of secular ideologies in the Church. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as secularism, has led to a departure from traditional Christian teachings, making it challenging for modern Christians to defend their values.
Secularism occurs when secular ideologies infiltrate Christian theology, often under the guise of relevance or modernization. These ideologies then influence how Christians perceive and interpret scripture, leading to a dilution of traditional Christian teachings. One of the most notable instances of secularism is the rise of progressive Christianity, which prioritises social justice and inclusivity over traditional Christian teachings on sin and redemption.
Unfortunately, the infiltration of secular values has led to a watering down of Christian doctrine, diluting its transformative power, and reducing the conviction of modern-day Christians. As a result, many Christians today struggle to defend their values when under attack.
In contrast, other faiths such as Islam have demonstrated a resolute commitment to their values and are willing to practice their faith openly, even in the face of persecution. This fearlessness emanates from an unwavering belief in the truth of their faith, providing a firm foundation for defending their values.
Christianity's present-day struggle for acceptance is evidenced in numerous cases of Christian persecution across the world. For instance, in China, the government has systematically suppressed Christianity, including removing crosses from churches and demolishing buildings. Christians in North Korea also face a similar situation, where the mere act of practicing their faith can result in imprisonment or death.
In Iraq and Syria, Christians have faced brutal persecution at the hands of ISIS, with many losing their lives or being forced to flee their homes. In Nigeria, Boko Haram, a radical Islamist group, has targeted Christians in a series of violent attacks, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands.
In conclusion, the rise of attacks on Christian values across the world is a concerning trend. Secularism, which is the infiltration of secular ideologies in Christian theology, is one of the critical factors contributing to this trend. However, Christians can develop a strong sense of conviction by deepening their understanding of Christian theology and actively engaging in the public sphere to advocate for their values. By doing so, Christians can confidently defend their values even when facing opposition.
A lot of truth here
Failure cant really be an option,let alone our default; given that Jesus could never fail us as His followers.
He overcame the world's evil,and all that satan and it's minions could dump on Him at the Cross. Which turned out to be the incredible victory of our belief over all that this fallen world has done to us.
That we continue to fail and offer excuses means that we don't follow either His word or His example.
Sooner we get scriptural and discerning,the better. While Christianity exists as a force. It's dying by the day, and we will ge judged for our role in betraying His gift.
I would say that Christianity has always allowed other beliefs into it, diluting it from what it once was. The celebration of Christmas was looked down upon one time because it was a "Catholic invention." It certainly has no roots in scripture and arguably may be forbidden in scripture. The trinity was taken from other religions also. No one in the bible believed in a triune God. I used to believe in the trinity but studied it out and found out every verse supposedly for it, was being misinterpreted or in some cases literally added to the text (ex. words weren't in the original language but added when translated).
I know from my discussion about this and the reactions I got from people that many (not all) believe in the trinity because it means Jesus was God and that was the only reason he didn't sin, which means they can sin because they're not God. But if you take away the trinity, Jesus was a Holy man who did God's will just like we can too. It puts a lot of responsibility onto us to live as God wills us to if we understand that. Many people don't want to hear the truth so they can live in sin and not change (through God's help) who they are.
Christianity as a whole was left open to abuse a long time ago because most "Christians" didn't actually believe they had the power to stop sinning and to stay true to Christ's commandments. It's why there are so many denominations. Christ said the road was narrow and few would find it. If we take that to heart it means many Christians will profess Jesus as lord and not do what he says. It's easy to see today how true that is.
Most Christians are not the sheep who hear his voice, but wayward ones who follow others. They have let wolves into the church. It is what it is. I think in the future the idols will be torn down and most will be shocked at what's left. Christianity has changed so much from the early followers, that if Christ came today and said the trinity was an idol, people would reject him all over again.