The Inward Desire to Worship Our Lord God and Saviour - PART 177

In this post, we are jumping back to recapture a point referenced earlier but not elaborated on. If this discussion seems out of order from the last posts, it is because it is. Still, the message herein may have relevance to someone which is why it is added now.

Someone mentioned today that a study conducted by academics in the United States predicted that eight nations would depart from religion in the years to come. Apparently, according to my source, Canada is on the short list. There are a couple of issues with the study. First, the investigators do not offer a rationale (or alternative) for the historical reality (and religious presence) that has continued as part of society for centuries. The study similarly ignores the different forms of religion that exist in today's society. Without these added parameters, and in this context, one might as well admit that religion, in one form or another will always be, simply because it is inherent within man to worship.

Certainly, religion takes on many forms. Some entities are recognized as formal religion with Christian or Biblical connections. Conversely, other organizations and the people within, express denial of any religious foundations, instead asserting belief systems such as atheism or another form of ignorance.

But regardless of their organizational position, the people within the organization will still worship. Moreover, as we have seen recently in the plethora of anti-God publications, these non-proclaiming religions/individuals will even proudly project their hidden religious beliefs openly, always endeavouring to convert someone to their wayward mindset!

Still other religions forcefully assert their religious beliefs in a manner that can is accompanied by violence. Sigh! When these same religions are viewed by others who are less familiar with their so-called religious practices or the truths elaborated upon within the scriptures, the violence gives an appearance that all believers are religious zealots ready to kill or injure anyone with an alternative viewpoint. In these extreme cases, we recognize the religion as one that ought to be abandoned immediately.

Even politics has been referred to as a religion. Now that is scary, particularly if we examine the extent that some politicians will go to retain power. Some actually believe that it is their God given right to rule and reign but I digress.

The point here is that in spite of these recent research findings, the chances of religion being obliterated from society are minimal. Religion, rightly or wrongly, is entrenched. Likewise, people will still have an inward desire to worship the God who created them -- a point that all the studies in the world can't explain.

This is why we have the scriptures. Only God can explain why He loves us so much! Stand in the Offering Plate and thank Him for giving His life for us!