You only have two choices.
Give me a minute to explain.
Everyone believes something. That belief will drive their lives. Many will be glad to explain what they believe. What they often miss, however, is the foundation from which those beliefs arise.
Two basic assumptions exist. Either you believe matter is eternal or God is eternal. The first assumption produces naturalism, materialism, and pragmatism. The second assumption produces supernaturalism, acknowledgement of a Transcendent source of authority, and prudent decision making while caring for people.
Commitment to the five senses without the “sixth sense” will only focus on the here and now. However, to accept an authority from outside us gives purpose and meaning in the natural world. Calls for care, equality, or love – all ideas that have nothing to do with the five senses – have no basis in a world that is committed to materialism, where matter is all that matters.
Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth.
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.
AFTERWORD
Make sure to check out the latest videos being produced for IACE (the International Alliance for Christian Education), the Colson Center, and Liberty University, PLUS a new 3000 word document about assumptions and worldviews in the link below: