Every now and then I encounter someone who expresses
the belief that Christianity is a negative religion involving negative thinking
and a pessimistic view of reality.
I may hear something to this effect, “It is an ugly
religion that seems to self-righteously wag a finger at everyone while speaking
of sin, punishment and other negative concepts.”
It is true Christianity acknowledges the existence
of sin and it recognizes that people commit sins and this creates a serious
problem for us. And it is true in Christianity there is a recognition of
problems, troubles, pain and turmoil in our world.
However, I believe Christianity is fundamentally positive,
optimistic and hopeful. I believe this to be true because in Christianity there
is, in Christ, a solution to the troubles and problems we encounter. I contend
it is positive, optimistic and hopeful because in the Christian faith we
recognize one of the most important truths of our existence is that God loves
us and He provided a way for us to experience the ultimate victory of life
forever, with Him!
God loves us in a way that is so complete and
profound that it is beyond our comprehension. He has made it possible for us to
experience an abundant life, a joyful life and a life of genuine meaning and
purpose that, ultimately, never ends.
In my mind, this is describing the truths of an
incredibly positive and optimistic faith.
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