KIRK out...

I was compelled by Mike to watch the Kirk Cameron debate on the internet. I’m not sure what to say about the debate except that it was full of emotion on both sides, negative and positive. I will say this, there were big questions and few answers to either argument. I assumed this would be the case., so let me throw my perspective into the mix.

Everyone has their “God” story to tell, but I can honestly say mine was a poor example of an awe inspiring turn to Christ. At one time I was a “Christian”. And at one time I was an “atheist“. I mocked God, and continuously debated against his existence. To be honest I was never particularly proud of anything I did during that time or before it. “Christian” or “Atheist”. I’ve learned that calling yourself a “Christian” no more makes you a Christian than holding a baseball bat makes you a baseball player. As a matter of fact I would go so far as to say that most “Christians” do little more than hold the bat. I was no different. On the other hand I wasn’t a very good “Atheist” either. I’m fairly good at debate (Which actually means I have the gift of Bull Shit). I learned that you can convince yourself of just about anything. Its true. Human emotion is based largely on past experiences, but has the potential to be biased and twisted depending on your own earthly desires. And anyone who is a better Bull Shitter than yourself has an opportunity to tune that process. On a personal level I learned that Satan is a better Bull Shitter than me. But lets imagine for a moment that truth is out there. Is truth something that can be twisted? Sure it can. But truth cannot remain twisted. Truth is revelation that stands the twists of time and earth.

In the end the debate over the existence of God isn’t very important. Anything that I say scientifically about the existence of God can be refuted to one degree or another. And vise versa. On the other hand, please remember one thing, Proof is different than theory. And I urge all those reading to remember that. It comes down to the wittiest player on the chess board. I believe more than ever that the game result is a pat on the back for the side with the biggest words.

And it is my opinion that science is more theory than fact when it comes to questions of existence. I believe that our existence, now, in this place is worth more than any theory of how it all began . I do not believe we are random or mistake. And I fully believe that the feelings we experience, sadness, happiness, anger, sorrow, joy, excitement bear more on the testament of morality and the existence of Jesus than any science. These are the memories that we ultimately carry with us. Its not the picture, it’s the feeling the picture gives you. All the material joys in the world satisfy temporarily. But memories and feelings last forever, and they have the most profound of impacts on who we become. I believe these bear great witness to the existence of Jesus. I do not believe our feelings, desires and memories are the result of a genetic mistake. But a reminder that our conduct on this Earth plays more of a role than how we got here.

As my best friend (an Atheist) once related to me, “You can‘t argue faith“. He‘s right. Mine is unshakeable. You can only question the means in which I came to my faith. This in the end does very little to change it. My faith is my Truth and my Truth is my faith. They are intertwined. I do not rely on science to prove the existence of an Almighty Creator. I rely on the Gospel of Christ. I look to what I know as His creation. You may dispute the words but the message is clear and perfect to me. Maybe in the end that’s why we sound so uneducated to secular society. We use Jesus’ Spirit to guide our lives, not earthly science. And in return the world turns a blind eye and deaf ears to the Gospel. It is my belief that Jesus is a more logical explanation of who we are, and why we are here than someone else’s faith in their science or god. I believe He has revealed that to me. I also believe that not all will receive this message. This battle will rage continuously.

In the end I believe science has done a dismal job of proving that God does not exist and equally, “Christians” have done a dismal job of proving that He does. But the Gospel of Christ will stand the test of time.

Lamentations...

For anyone who has never read Lamentations I urge you to do so. It is easily one of the saddest books in the Bible and a tragic gathering of poems used to describe our sinful transgressions and Gods just wrath on His people. While reading Lamentations a picture came to mind that horrified and saddened me beyond words. I pictured a small infant being held by its mother, with eyes closed in pain from hunger and thirst, to weak to move or open its eyes as I read, "The tongue of the nursing infant sticks to the roof of it's mouth for thirst; the children beg for food, but no one gives to them" (4:4).

It also tells of a steadfast faith in the Lord despite an an unbearable punishment. And regardless of the affliction and pain of Gods fury and disappearance because of our sin, it describes a hope in an almighty Creator who continues to love despite wrong done to Him. It describes God as merciful and faithful; (3:21-24)

21. But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23. they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”

Let us learn from Lamentations. Enjoy and let the Spirit of an almighty God fill you in every way at all times for His glory alone.