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Personally, I do not believe Genesis should be approached casually, nor do I believe it should become a battlefield where every conversation turns into a fist fight, a shouting match, or a source of division. Too often people arrive ready either to defend every word without question or to dismiss a text without examination. Instead, I believe there is value in slowing down, thinking deeply, asking honest questions, and appreciating the profound influence Genesis has…
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Psychological research consistently shows that people are naturally wired to seek meaning, purpose, and connection beyond themselves. Even as traditional religious affiliations decline in many societies, individuals continue to pursue forms of transcendence through personal spirituality, deep relationships, creative expression, or a sense of belonging to something greater. This suggests that the desire for meaning is not simply a byproduct of culture or upbringing, but rather a fundamental aspect of human nature. Whether or not…
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Christianity presents the opposite claim. God is not a product of human imagination. Humanity is the product of God’s creation. We were made by Him and for Him. Our purpose, identity, and unity do not come from something humanity invented. They come from the one who invented us. Modern sociologists, psychologists, and religious scholars have studied what happens when traditional religious beliefs such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam decline in certain societies. Interestingly, they learn…