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valley_forge 15-Jul-25, 09:38	Faith Based Standards . . . (Worldly Challeges Christianity) Interesting these ideas have popped up after the “firenados” video where Thumper’s comment about realizing how small and insignificate we naturally “default” to when made aware of our powerlessness in the face of overwhelming danger. Earlier when reading about the fear of the Lord being the key to understanding and knowledge I quieried AI about “How mankind has developed or invented philosophies as a “default” against recognizing God’s existence. Rather than deal with God on “His terms” mankind has invented ideologies which gives him a basis for understanding the inexplicable! Worldview conflicts have intensified as various secular and philosophical systems challenge Biblical and Christian perspectives. These competing ideologies often redefine morality, truth, and the purpose of life, influencing culture through media, education, and public policy. According to research by the Barna Group, only a small percentage of Americans—approximately 4% overall and 9% of self-identified born-again Christians—hold a consistently biblical worldview, highlighting the growing influence of alternative belief systems. Several prominent philosophies and cultural trends have emerged to challenge Christian worldviews: Secular Humanism: This philosophy places human reason and experience above divine revelation, often rejecting the idea of absolute moral truth. It promotes self-determination and the belief that the material world is all that exists. Relativism: The belief that truth is subjective and varies from person to person challenges the Christian concept of absolute truth found in the Bible. This view undermines the authority of Scripture in guiding moral and ethical decisions. Postmodernism: This cultural and philosophical movement questions the existence of objective reality and universal truths. It often dismisses religious narratives, including Christianity, as merely one of many equally valid perspectives. Materialism: A worldview that sees physical matter as the only reality, materialism contradicts the Christian belief in a spiritual dimension to life and the existence of a Creator God. These philosophies often shape public discourse on issues such as sexuality, gender identity, and ethics, creating tension with traditional Christian teachings. For example, the acceptance of premarital sex and cohabitation challenges biblical standards of sexual purity. In response, Christian thinkers and leaders emphasize the importance of developing a biblical worldview that integrates faith into all aspects of life, from politics and science to art and personal relationships. "What’s a Christian Worldview?" www.focusonthefamily.com "The Importance of a Christian Worldview" gospelproject.lifeway.com "A lion of the pulpit, now in Christ’s presence" wng.org "Why philosophy needs the Bible (and vice versa)" bigthink.com
thumper 16-Jul-25, 11:19	www.youtube.com If you look hard enough and long enough you can always find what you're looking for.
classica 16-Jul-25, 12:21	I think before we can make official "first contact" with beings from other worlds - we need to prove that we, humans, can get along with each other and not harm or kill each other. Until then first contact may be too risky.
apatzer 16-Jul-25, 19:45	Sounds about right 👍 youtube.com
apatzer 16-Jul-25, 20:14	Rank the traffic stops youtube.com
apatzer 16-Jul-25, 21:09	That dogs eyes lol Best comment on this video " You just killed us John, you killed bro" youtube.com
apatzer 17-Jul-25, 20:13	Logic and reason youtube.com
victoriasas 18-Jul-25, 15:05	An interesting twist on the car vs. speed bump video I posted earlier… “Can a Car Survive the World's Biggest Speedbump?😱🚗💥” youtube.com Video is 1:29
thumper 19-Jul-25, 07:45	www.youtube.com This is interesting to me.
apatzer 19-Jul-25, 09:48	This guy is seriously good! Good doesn't really do him justice. youtube.com
apatzer 20-Jul-25, 18:58	This is great 👍👍 youtube.com
classica 21-Jul-25, 06:50	www.youtube.com Legacy media dominoes falling... Gutfeld explains...
apatzer 21-Jul-25, 19:04	Richard Feynman's love letter to his wife youtube.com
apatzer 21-Jul-25, 19:06	Octopi are amazing youtube.com
apatzer 21-Jul-25, 19:11	Crazy youtube.com
thumper 22-Jul-25, 15:30	www.youtube.com Close calls
thumper 23-Jul-25, 14:32	www.youtube.com
classica 25-Jul-25, 05:44	Mouse-eating plants www.youtube.com
thumper 25-Jul-25, 09:20	www.youtube.com Gurkha stories
apatzer 25-Jul-25, 18:23	youtube.com
apatzer 25-Jul-25, 18:39	This scene is great. youtube.com
apatzer 26-Jul-25, 07:59	Huntsman youtube.com
apatzer 26-Jul-25, 11:36	Lol youtube.com
classica 26-Jul-25, 11:43	That was good...
thumper 29-Jul-25, 22:14	www.youtube.com
thumper 30-Jul-25, 01:55	www.youtube.com Bro code in it's purest form.
victoriasas 31-Jul-25, 08:14	Why I’ll never live in Florida… youtube.com Video is 23 seconds
classica 01-Aug-25, 14:39	Legion · Eli Brown www.youtube.com [Music] [think Elon, Thiel, Vance and DJT]
apatzer 01-Aug-25, 18:31	This guy's moon walk is crazy, especially considering the surface he is on youtube.com
apatzer 02-Aug-25, 21:03	This is crazy youtube.com
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