The Anguish of Blindness in Christianity: The Lacking of Eyes that See!

No serious discussion on Christian faith leads to a consensus conclusion: the hidden or unseen element clouds or ability to see beyond. The controversy on Jesus continues: Was he God? Was he human? Is God a trinity? Did Jesus die on the cross, or was it an illusion? Can God inhabit a human body and experience pain, hunger, temptation, physical death…and so on. These issues will not be resolved satisfactorily for everyone while we remain on Earth.

I question any attempts to define God; however, some do so readily, even to the point of blasphemy. How dare we describe God? Worse, then judge God for not knowing about sin and Satan. Why did he handle things so poorly? If He is all-encompassing, all-knowing, and all-powerful, why did he allow creation to get out of control? These questions only produce doubt that leads to rebellion and serve no purpose in illuminating the gospel of Jesus.

However, the critical issue involves whether Jesus completed his mission to open a door for salvation for all. Any theory that blocks this message is inconsistent with biblical intent. If Jesus was not human, he could not be the “Son of Man” envisioned in Daniel’s vision.[1] Jesus couldn’t speak with authority or make prophecy meaningful if he wasn’t one with God.[2] If Jesus did not die on the cross and resurrect, the salvation message would be false, and we would still be in our sins and doomed.[3]

We can disagree on many things and remain within the parameters of Christian faith — if it doesn’t conflict with the core principles.

To modify God’s word to suit our purposes is rebellion and self-interest. Human nature is rebellious and selfish, so we must always be on guard and reflect on our true purpose in whatever we say and do. Dark forces always tamper with our thoughts and moods to lure us into blindness and disillusionment with the gospel.

As I watch the world’s media ramping up tensions and calls for violence, I sense we are very near a critical time in history. Perhaps the potential for bad outcomes in America and the world could have been avoided earlier, but this is no longer true.

The forces of destruction are rapidly gaining strength while common sense is declining. Once higher echelons and global monetary interests embrace division and fan the flames of unrest, stopping the downward spiral is nearly impossible — no matter who is standing as president or leader.

Whether it be the failing environment, excess in world population growth, migrations and immigrations due to wars and displacement, and limited resources, we are reaching a point where mass destruction and death are coming. I do not say this to indicate I’m a prophet, but many are starting to believe this, too. As rational thinking seems to unravel and talk of violence increases, it seems unfathomable that this could occur without dark forces manipulating our thoughts and inflaming our passions.

Suppose there is still a lack of belief in the unseen supernatural reality behind reality. In that case, observing the population’s rapid mood changes towards increasing self-destruction, division, and hatred should be a warning, even to the scientifically inclined person.

[1] Daniel 7:13–14 — the Son of Man approaches the Ancient of Days and is given dominion and the Kingdom forever

[2] John 10:30–38 — Jesus proclaims, “I and the Father are one.”

[3] 1 Corinthians 15:14–15 — if Christ is not risen from the dead, our preaching is in vain.