It is very clear that society, and /or the world, is secularizing because of the fact that days that were set aside for practicing Christianity are now being replaced by things like sports partying and many other activities. Even though with that in mind, as the book did mention, many people turn to embrace Christianity because of the worries in their lives. They need something to look up to especially in the times of troubles. In this case, Christianity becomes a safe haven for everybody.
I had a friend who was always falling sick all the time. It was a head arch, stomach arch, or one thing or the other. She was always in the doctor’s office. One day she called and told me that she has had a solution to her problem. She invited the pastors and Christians from one of the born again churches and they came and prayed for her and told her the wonderful work of God if she can starts worshiping with them. What I am trying to say here is that when we believe in anything, it will work well for us. My friend believed that her cure was going to come from church and started going to church. Since then she stopped going to the doctor and stopped complaining of her ill health. So many people have their individual reason for going to church. Church is like a safe haven for most of the people who attain it.
I am a catholic Christian from birth as well as my kids. I believe very much that there is a supreme being somewhere who controls the universe. If I fail to go to church on Sunday, I will feel as if my life is incomplete. When we were kids, going to church was something that we use to look up to every Sundays. It was a good thing because as kids, we were told in church that there are certain things that when you do them, you will die and go to hell. Of course, nobody wants to go hell. All these help to strengthen up kids from going astray.
Nowadays, many people don’t go to church as much as before. Now instead of using church as a safe haven, some people turn themselves to sport while some attain parties and others turn to drinking. Church is no longer a solution to people’s problems as before. In my country, there is a lot of crime wave going on among the teenagers and many people are of the opinion that it is because children are no longer going to church.
Hi Jeroline,
ReplyDeleteI think you have provided good examples about how religion serves to structure society. I think having faith in something higher than oneself is very powerful and comforting. I think it gives people a sense of purpose and hope, which is shown through your friend's improved health. This lack of connection to something pure, divine, and benevolent may lead to disorder and crime, as you said about your country.
Nice work and thanks for sharing!
Talia