This is Obviously a stupid question or argument. It’s common sense, there exists a higher power. Every religion conforms to this belief as a basis of it’s existence. Despite thinking of God’s existence as common sense, there is still a certain percentage of the worlds population that think, God doesn’t exist. These people are refereed to as Atheists. A very distinctive name to the free thinkers. The thing is that it doesn’t matter. Beyond human understanding, exists a god. The fear of the unknown is what creates a need of a religion (my thoughts). Makes me think if the Atheists could be knowing a little too much or they are simply fools. The Holy Bible refers to nonbelievers as fools. I am not familiar with the teachings in other religions and could be careless in outlining some facts. That being said, I will restrict my focus to Christianity.
I would like to identify myself as a Christians for many reasons. Because I was born in a family that goes to church on Sunday. Because I have a Christian name and I read the Holy Bible occasionally. If you identify yourself as a Christian basing on the reasons given above, then am not talking about you. The term Christians was used to refer on those who were Christ like. It was only used to refer to those who imitated the life of Jesus Christ. Those that believed on him. These are the people I would like to refer to as Christians. Here goes the question: What if Christianity was not real? What if the resurrection was not real? What would Christians lose?
Answer: Here on Earth, NOTHING. I am confident of this answer. If you believe or have an idea of the teachings in Christianity, then you side with me. If you do not agree, then come and let us reason together. According to earthy understanding of happiness, one has to carelessly put his life on the edge to have ‘fun’. Let’s talk about Alcohol; how many times have you blamed your troubles on alcohol? Perhaps more than you can remember or never. Are you aware of how many deaths have been caused by one not being in the right state of mind due to ingestion of alcohol? How about the damages caused by consumption of alcohol? They even state that; “Excessive consumption of alcohol is harmful to your health!!” You might argue on the excessive part, have you ever asked yourself why they do not specify the exact quantity that is right for consumption? Why do they keep you guessing? Cigarettes, addictions, raves and any other kind of activity associated with “fun”. You might think that these things are meant for fun because you are under the condemnation of the world and its laws. Have you ever found a sound reason as to why people smoke? The Holy Bible teaches that a human body is the temple of the Lord and has to be kept holy and in good shape.
Christianity is not to be taken as a religion but as a way of life. Christianity as a lifestyle is kept at check by its pillars. These pillars are the fruits of the Holy spirit. The two laws given Jesus Christ summarizes all that there is for a better life. 1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. 2. Love your neighbor as you love yourself. (Matthew 22:37-39). These are the two greatest commandments. What harm could it be to love your neighbors? Living a sober productive life free from any form of worldly enslavement is good for one’s life. Christianity teaches of how to live a long and fulfilled life and nothing less.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. This might seem as a common Bible verse but is the most powerful of them all. If I believe in the teachings of The holy Bible, then I believe on the death and Resurrection of the Christ and life after death.
There is no losing in Christianity. It is a win win situation. If there is no heaven after death, we have a small heaven here on earth that is defined by real love and fellowship.
Until then, I remain yours.
Dr. Musoosi