Reflective Essay: An In-Depth Study Of Christianity

In this course, as well as normal life, I base my values primarily on absolute personal freedom and secondarily on treating others as I would want to be treated. I was raised in an extraordinarily Christian family and consequently I possess a thorough knowledge of biblical text, church history, and the typical views of Southern Baptist. It is, however, my in-depth study of Christianity that has led me to conclusion that there is either no god or if there is a god it certainly is not worthy of worship. My view of the world is based solely on what can be consistently proven and verified. While my belief is that we, as humans, are responsible to improve this world in any way possible for future generations. In this course, I strive to maintain an open mind in respect to academic study, yet I personally remain hostile to all forms of religion because I have seen firsthand the hate and ignorance it breeds. I have seen ‘righteous’ men and women preach hate against people they’ve never met solely because their actions oppose the 6000-year-old writings. My own …show more content…
Religion is also responsible for some of the most widespread acts of violence, along with the greatest suppression of scientific advancement in the history of man. Whether it was the conquistadors spreading their gospel throughout South America or plantation owners beating Christianity into their slaves, religion seems to always travel on the back of violence. Even in the 21st century the religious are unable to live alongside those with differing beliefs. Christians are bombing abortion clinics while Muslim terror attacks are occurring across the world at a staggering rate. Even the nonviolent fundamentalists drag us down as a species. As long as there are voters and parents who openly deny hard science in the name of their god our society will never be able to advance at its full