Thoughts about the world we live in

Some of my thoughts about the world we live in and other beliefs that are out there.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,584500,00.html?test=latestnews - This article challenged me to investigate further the beliefs of wiccans.

http://www.wicca.com/celtic/wicca/wicca.htm - a little bit longer article, but a quick read will reveal that this is all about "looking in the box" for all the answers. In the section "What Witchcraft is not" the author denies the reality of Satan portraying him as an immature Christian notion. He states that their goal to try to do the right thing for the right reason. Humans are basically good or can be good if they try hard enough. Have we heard that somewhere before?

http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm - this article gives some links to other sources. I found this article seeks to "soften" the negative view of wiccans describing them as a loose knit group of believers who focus on the earth. They may not promote harm or even demonic worship, but they have bought into the lie that we worship the "box" rather than the creator of the "box."

http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_intr.htm - this comes from the previous article - it is the one marked “introduction” please read this first – so I did. I found this interesting in its attempt to describe who or what they worship. Basically, it ends up (if this author is correct) that you can worship anything, everything, or nothing. There is no absolute truth or understanding. Pick what you like, what feels right, or what fits your fancy for the day and go with it.

Many people are being drawn to this kind of thinking because it is so loosely organized. You can believe what you want. It focuses on what an individual can perceive, conceive, or believe. It appeals to the politically correct, pseudo-tolerant society we live in by focusing on connecting with nature and yourself. Do your own thing, be your own person - peace, love, and joy are all we really need. Sounds a lot like what the hippies were talking about in the 60's and 70's.

We do not need to belittle or dismiss this thinking, but understand it and seek to show the truth of God's Word-His Son, Jesus. Those who have bought into this "pernicious" lie have been taken captive by the world rather than the true Creator of this world. This world and the things of this world are passing away, lets point people to what's eternal not what's temporal (1 John 2:15-17).

I would love to hear your thoughts on this, especially as it relates to our study. Also, any interactions you have had with people who believe this way. How can we share the truth of Christ in a positive, God-honoring way with individuals who believe this?

One prayer I have for the Truth Project is that it will spur us on to engage more with our culture. Seeking to understand the thoughts of others and being prepared to respond intelligently based on Biblical truth.

Seeking and Serving Him,

Dan