Thursday, March 24, 2011
Global Secular Government
I feel that a world with one secular government would never be able to accomplish anything. The fact of the matter is that man is innately sinful and lacks the ability to live under one government even in a "utopia". Especially since there are so many different denominations of differnet worldviews there would be constant strife and disagreement. The reason America's constitution has worked out so successfully is the foundation that it was built on; the Bible. If one tried to create a universal government on a secular worldview it would not be very practical nor would it work properly. In addition how can one create a secular government which contains no foundation for morality. How could they dictate would is right and wrong with out a basis for such assumptions and laws. We would be getting into the idea of postmodernism which believes that everything is relative which makes it impossible to have a government because everyone dictates what is right and wrong in relation to themselves. No one would have individuality because everyone would be held to the same standards. We would be equal which may sound appealing but in the end could lead to problematic situations. The idea of a secular united government is ignorant and naive because it ignores man's corrupt nature. There would be a continuation of corruption and leaders living above the law because no one would be able to correct the leaders of our society. The idea of a united government does not eliminate the possibility for disputes and war but would most likely just increase the potential for it creating civil war.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Abortion # 2
Statement: Teenagers who become mothers have grim prospects for the future. They are much more likely to leave of school; receive inadequate prenatal care; rely on public assistance to raise a child; develop health problems; or end up divorced.
I would agree that this is very true and even more prevalent in today's society. Today's culture is all about whatever your hearts desires. It says, "there is no age limit on love". The fact of the matter is that when two teens decide to take on the idea of a child they are doing it solely based of emotion and are not thinking of later consequences and responsibilities that will emerge from their actions. They think that the feelings they have are "love" but often times are mistaken leading to divorce. The reason I feel that this is not love is because the Bible explains what love is. It tells in 1 Corinthians 13 that love never fails.
I also feel that teen moms do not have the level of maturity to take care of a child considering they are still trying to develop and figure out their own place in society. Many times because the teen moms lack the time and feel the pressure of having to tackle adult responsibilities they will often times fail to take care of the baby resulting in the parents of the teen to take on the responsibility of the child as well. Often times the will miss out on the college experience, she will begin to lack friends because of how much time she has spent with the baby, and if the boy has left she has little hope of obtaining the funds to take care of the baby aside from the parents help which can often times create strife among the family. As a result of all this the girl may often times feel alone.
It all depends on the type of family the teen has and how involved they were in the teens life originally. In some instances, the teen may get the help they need from their parents but in other situations it is probable that the parents will become almost passive with their teen making her or him deal with the child on their own out of frustration. The possibility of divorce between the two teens is way more plausible because often times they lack the maturity and long to be free of the burden of the baby so that they can obtain the life they had before of being with friends which can create strife and arguments.
A teen parent has a way higher chance of divorce, financial debt, and an unhappy life filled with constant battles.
I would agree that this is very true and even more prevalent in today's society. Today's culture is all about whatever your hearts desires. It says, "there is no age limit on love". The fact of the matter is that when two teens decide to take on the idea of a child they are doing it solely based of emotion and are not thinking of later consequences and responsibilities that will emerge from their actions. They think that the feelings they have are "love" but often times are mistaken leading to divorce. The reason I feel that this is not love is because the Bible explains what love is. It tells in 1 Corinthians 13 that love never fails.
I also feel that teen moms do not have the level of maturity to take care of a child considering they are still trying to develop and figure out their own place in society. Many times because the teen moms lack the time and feel the pressure of having to tackle adult responsibilities they will often times fail to take care of the baby resulting in the parents of the teen to take on the responsibility of the child as well. Often times the will miss out on the college experience, she will begin to lack friends because of how much time she has spent with the baby, and if the boy has left she has little hope of obtaining the funds to take care of the baby aside from the parents help which can often times create strife among the family. As a result of all this the girl may often times feel alone.
It all depends on the type of family the teen has and how involved they were in the teens life originally. In some instances, the teen may get the help they need from their parents but in other situations it is probable that the parents will become almost passive with their teen making her or him deal with the child on their own out of frustration. The possibility of divorce between the two teens is way more plausible because often times they lack the maturity and long to be free of the burden of the baby so that they can obtain the life they had before of being with friends which can create strife and arguments.
A teen parent has a way higher chance of divorce, financial debt, and an unhappy life filled with constant battles.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Law #4
Equality and Justice have become more prevelent topics in our society today. Justice has become a tool to establish equality in our society because they coinside. People call for justice constantly or the idea of punishment for crimes commited today. Equality is pushed more and more in our society for races of people and homosexuality. Critical Legal Studies publishes critiques of laws developed in the past to see how they work in today's society. The differnece in the way CLS and the Bible operate is that CLS focuses on the idea of punishment for past mistakes while the Bible holds to the idea that sins and mistakes have been payed for and that redemption is there for anyone who wishes to have it and that they have the oppertunity to move on.
CLS understands the idea of sin and imperfection when it comes to mistakes. CLS advocates for a society of peace and Utopia. This is not possible no matter how much any one man tries to make it so. The idea that of a Utopia and a world that is united isn't a bad idea but has no basis for action. People's fallen nature has a need for structure and their views differ to much from each other. They forget that throughout history people have opressed other nations. They main goal of CLS is to break down the law and prove its flaws by showing its opression of people and the problems it causes.
As Christians we are to uphold the standard laid out in scripture. We are to follow God's example and to understand that through his eyes all humans are made equal and good. Jeremiah tells us as Christians to help those who are in need or are being opressed. Although that is similar to CLS, one must understand that God has laid out a government and has put in power who he wishes to be in power. We are to follow what our government says until it does not line up with scripture in context. In order to keep the people leading our country in line we as a people or political official must not think we are above the law but humble ourselves under it and not be living by the worlds standards but by God's.
CLS understands the idea of sin and imperfection when it comes to mistakes. CLS advocates for a society of peace and Utopia. This is not possible no matter how much any one man tries to make it so. The idea that of a Utopia and a world that is united isn't a bad idea but has no basis for action. People's fallen nature has a need for structure and their views differ to much from each other. They forget that throughout history people have opressed other nations. They main goal of CLS is to break down the law and prove its flaws by showing its opression of people and the problems it causes.
As Christians we are to uphold the standard laid out in scripture. We are to follow God's example and to understand that through his eyes all humans are made equal and good. Jeremiah tells us as Christians to help those who are in need or are being opressed. Although that is similar to CLS, one must understand that God has laid out a government and has put in power who he wishes to be in power. We are to follow what our government says until it does not line up with scripture in context. In order to keep the people leading our country in line we as a people or political official must not think we are above the law but humble ourselves under it and not be living by the worlds standards but by God's.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
law #3
Shari'a law has become a point of disagreement. Muslims follow their law with a strict lifestyle. As a Christian I believe that God has appointed leaders for me to follow. I am suppose to support every leader that takes office until something he is doing does not line up with God's law or Bible. For example, Romans 13:1 says, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God". As Christians we are to trust that God has appointed the right leader for the governing position. At any point that the leader does not hold up the word of God we are allowed to deviate in order to follow Christs commands.
Shari'a law believes that there is law in everything including smaller less important issues such as such as food. As chirstians since God has died on the cross we no longer have to have strict rules in areas like that because we now have the ability to communicate with him through prayer and petition. As we look at the idea of the Qur'an we see that it presents the idea that Allah's followers are allowed to follow some of the law based on thier choosing because some of the Qur'an is more important than the other parts of the law. The muslims form of law has them living in constant fear of insufficiency and innability to get into heaven. Christians find a sense of peace when they accept Christ and begin to follow his law because Christ's law is based on love, respect, and grace. God reflects his wishes and his personality through his the depiction of his laws throughout the Bible. In other words a God of love and care instead of a God that refuses to communicate with his people such as Shari'a law does through the idea of Allah!
Shari'a law believes that there is law in everything including smaller less important issues such as such as food. As chirstians since God has died on the cross we no longer have to have strict rules in areas like that because we now have the ability to communicate with him through prayer and petition. As we look at the idea of the Qur'an we see that it presents the idea that Allah's followers are allowed to follow some of the law based on thier choosing because some of the Qur'an is more important than the other parts of the law. The muslims form of law has them living in constant fear of insufficiency and innability to get into heaven. Christians find a sense of peace when they accept Christ and begin to follow his law because Christ's law is based on love, respect, and grace. God reflects his wishes and his personality through his the depiction of his laws throughout the Bible. In other words a God of love and care instead of a God that refuses to communicate with his people such as Shari'a law does through the idea of Allah!
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