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Hi Rebecca,
I would approach the question from a different angle and ask:
- How have we allowed modern society to affect the image, we, as Christians,
and others view God?
The practicing Christian will always be in a prayerful, studious, militant
mode. It is when we let down our guard that modern society takes control
of our lives. Before we blame "modern society" for our shortcomings, we should look inward. That society consists of people like us!
If one doesn't believe in God by word and deeds,
they'll believe in anything. Their life will be similar to "the foundation of sand" Matthew talked about in his Gospel. (Matthew 7:26)
From this viewpoint, you can approach the issue from numerous angles, based
on the various religious beliefs people have in America, and asking if the "believer" is
fulfilling [his/her] religious commitment or abandoning it permissively.
- Are they Catholic in name only . . . dissenting from Church Teachings?
- Are they Christian in name only . . . not following or obeying
the Bible and basis Christian principles?
- Do they support abortion?
- Do they support active homosexual activity and related groups
- Are they against supporting Traditional marriage between one man and one woman?
One common belief all "believers of God" have, is prayer.
- If we don't pray and ask for God's help, how can the "You have no right to tell me what to do" modern
society not mow us down?
I hope this helps and gives you a different approach to start from.
- It
probably won't make your presentation the most comfortable for your audience
to receive, but . . . did Jesus come into the world for His own comfort or did He come
to serve all mankind and lay His Life down for the salvation of all?
- If He came for the latter, shouldn't we follow His example and live Catholic Christian
lives by word and deed?
Mike
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