Probably the most glaring fault of Western Christian religion is the toxic disunity among Christians. This disunity is an unbalanced reaction to the monolithic oppression that the majority of mainstream Christian church leaders have maintained for the last 2,000 years. What is the driving force behind this oppression? It stems from the obsession that many people have with manipulating others into agreeing with them.
Month: December 2016
What is Your Basis for Doctrine?
Christians throughout history, particularly in Western Christian religious circles, have been (with a few notable exceptions) notoriously poor at holding doctrinal beliefs that are based on evidence. Most people accept their denomination’s doctrine because it is the majority consensus of their sect. That consensus is usually based on tradition which can generally be traced back to the denomination’s founder. Every doctrine of Christianity must be questioned and either held or rejected based on evidence.
The Quest for Truth and the Need for Critical Thinking
Cultural paradigms are generally characterized by a distinct lack of critical thinking. This can be clearly seen in every trendy social cause that draws massive amounts of public outrage and seems to change weekly. A severe lack of critical thinking is also extremely prevalent in most religious, political, and scientific schools of thought.
The Wild Frontier 