Thursday, September 18, 2008

Which is more logical: Christianity? or Atheism?

I thought I was going to be done writing, but I came across a youtube video today that won't let me go silent. A guy was trying to push Christianity over as a simple optical illusion (by the way I was doing Psych homework on optical illusions). His point went something like this:



"When praying, all Christians believe that God will answer prayers in one of three ways: yes, no, or wait."



He goes on to say that the same is true about praying to a jug of milk. He starts with the assumption that 'intelligent' people are watching his video, and expects them to think 'intelligently' about what he has to say.


But if you've read my blog long enough you should know that his saying that begs the question of "What is 'Logic' truly defined as?

Webster defines logic as this:
1. The science of correct reasoning.
2. Correct reasoning.
3. Way of reasoning.
4. What is expected by the working of cause and effect.

My arguement is that there are two forms of logical perception. In either case 'logic' can be simply defined as a path by which we are rewarded (whether in the present or future). But how to define the two types of logic? I believe the difference is in where we hope to find our reward.

In the secular (Atheistic) perception we generally look to our financial well being in this lifetime. To always have money, and to live comfortable with as many 'rewards' as we can buy or earn.

In the Christian (mind you not those who simply go to church, for going to church doesn't make you a Christian, but those who follow Christ whole heartedly) perception we look to our reward in Heaven. We believe that the greatest reward is a stronger relationship with Christ. Thus following after the Bible's guidelines we surrender what pleasures we have to Christ in the hope of growing closer to him.

So in it's truest essence I will agree with you Mr.Youtube man. I don't have what you call 'logic', but I'd much prefer my kind of 'logic'. I've tried your kind, but it always leaves me worrying about tomorrow, and now I am at peace. I don't have to worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. God will take care of me, and provide for the things I have surrendered to him. All I have to worry about is obeying his plan for my life.



Sincerely,
~That one Dude

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Just thoughts...

Hey guys it's been awhile since I've wrote, but I have the busiest slacker life ever. From one angle I seem to have my whole week open because of the classes I'm taking, and my lack of job. But it seems like everyday I'm getting more and more involved with church and God's work.

Basically I said all of this to say that I probably won't post very often anymore. Although I will make time for answering questions on this blog still. Whether about God, life, love, my insights in life, or generally just anything.

So please comment! I know the comment thing is always obnoxious. If you want though you can message an idea for a blog to me on my facebook (I'm assuming you're coming from Facebook. Otherwise just post a comment.)

So this is me signing off until you guys try to stump me with life questions ;-)

God Bless!

Sincerely,
~That one Dude