Sunday, May 11, 2014

Theology Forums Should Shape The Future

By Tracie Knight


The current economic, social and political trends are threatening to change the view that Christianity has given people towards life. There are several questions that people need to ask themselves, such as does the current organization of the society promote equality? Theology forums have a responsibility to shape the world. The current trends leave many to wonder if this is how God wants the society to be organized.

When the politically and economically powerful address people they shape their minds in a way that shapes them to view those that contribute more to production as more important. They make us imagine of a future where power will be vested in the simple elite and the minority in the society will be barely recognized. It makes people visualize a society that is fast expanding with more competition but bigger gap between the rich and the poor.

Theological groups are the only movements that can save the future. If the trend continues the minority and disadvantaged will no longer be heard. We will have a setting where they are not given an opportunity to be involved in decision making. The end result will be a people who have lost the meaning of life, human dignity is eroded and human rights no longer recognized.

These upcoming way of life and ideologies need to be challenged if we have to save the future. Christianity is against divisions and we should all seek to eliminate them. It is vital that we ensure a balance even as nations struggle to achieve their values, goals and priorities.

The world needs urgent change. Its goals and values should take a new dimension that is qualitative and interpersonal rather than personal. The community should focus more on real needs of the people and their aspirations. We should ensure maintain a good relationship with the environment, God and people we live with.

Most nations are going through a period of change where choices need to be made. A good example is Ireland which embarked on a new journey. The nation needs to look at its history and make important decisions. Considering the opinion of everybody is vital for sustainable development and helps avoid erosion of values and morals.

Ireland is nation that gives us a good view of a threatened future. The nation has gone through social, political and economic progress but is still threatened by social inequality. The divisions in the society continue to increase and the gaps between the rich and the poor is growing wider.

It is dangerous to aim on achieving set goals without noting the values that should be maintained. Religious and theological groups are the only movements that can protect the rights of the minority in the society given the economic competition. Ensuring that all people and groups are involved in decision making is the only way to prevent inequality and injustice.




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