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Christian Worldview Weekend and Why it Matters

Written by Paul Dean

Thursday, 31 July 2008

Everyone has a worldview whether he knows it or not. We all look at life through
a set of assumptions that we do not question. Those assumptions help us to
interpret things around us. For example, the atheist sees design in the universe
and says, “Aliens did it.” Christians see design in the universe and say, “God
did it.” Each makes a faith claim for neither can know from mere observation
which is right. Yet, philosophically, the atheist has no justification for his
assertion on his worldview as he must investigate the entire universe to support
his assertion and he cannot do that. The Christian, on the other hand, has
perfect philosophical justification for making his assertion in that he does not
have to investigate the universe to defend God on his worldview: God has
revealed Himself to him. The atheist rejects revelation but the Christian does
not.

Christians need to understand that we have the philosophical high ground. Our
young people especially need to understand such a dynamic in light of the fact
that they are confronted with false worldviews on an intense level. They are
ridiculed and or influenced by their peers and professors alike. College, for
example, is a place where most Christians will have their faith scrutinized and
castigated in a multitude of ways. The believer who has no concept of worldview
will invariably be plagued with questions and doubts in the spiritual battle in
which he now finds himself. On the other hand, one who understands that biblical
Christianity makes sense both philosophically and experientially, will not be
plagued in the same way. He will know that those who do not know Christ are
simply speaking out of hearts and minds that are foolish and darkened.

On today’s edition of “Calling for Truth,” we will talk about the upcoming
Christian Worldview Weekend at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Dr. Paul Dean will be
addressing critical subjects in the form of questions. Who am I? Who is God?
Where do I come from? Why am I here? How shall I live? What happens when I die?
How can I know the answer to these things? We’ll touch briefly on the elements
of every worldview on the broadcast today in an effort to spur our thinking and
to stir one another to love and good works. We’ll be broadcasting live from “The
Twisted Bean” Coffee Shop in Powdersville, SC.

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