Up until the 17th century the entire world perceived the planet to be a flattened-circular disc that hung in space at the center of the universe. So great was this scheme of thought that people of all nations feared to sail beyond any charted waters by the fear of falling off the edge of the world into oblivion.
Today, this view is not only obsolete, but anyone who assumes the idea to be true would be counted mad. The fathers of astronomy and modern science have provided humanity with an eye of perspective to the world; offering us proof that fearful ignorance does nothing but prohibit progress and condemn credible curiosity.
With Truth to be something far beyond the limits of our human understanding, are we fearful of exploring beyond the waters of uncharted territory when it comes to the Bible? Have we made our religious doctrines a map of a conclusively flat world of Christian thought; accusing the perspectives of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to be heresy?
With the many added historical perspectives of theology, the Church today has so much more to appreciate beyond a narrow scope of mere ignorant fear; pursuing heaven in a more brilliant light than ever before. However, we ought always to hold the Holy Spirit close when applying finite human conception to an infinitely perfect God.
No comments:
Post a Comment