(IN NO WAY DO I ENDORSE THIS VIDEO. ON THE CONTRARY, I REPROVE IT, AS YOU WILL SOON READ.)
What I find interesting about this video is that Penn Jillette, an ardent atheist, feels he has some great authority to announce that “there is no God.” He makes this statement with certainty to the billions who understand that creation did not simply happen without Intelligent Design. He makes this statement in light of the hundreds of scientists who have realized that our world cries out for a great Creator. Amazingly enough, Penn seems to think he has every right to demolish any trace of God without giving any reason for it whatsoever. He wants the viewers to accept him in total faith and turn from their….well, faith. His message in general diminishes the reality of God and the role of the government and uplifts a non-authoritative age where everyone respects one another and loves one another (as long as they hold to the right teachings and not some pomp religious trash), while “being responsible” with what you have.
What I find interesting about this video is that Penn Jillette, an ardent atheist, feels he has some great authority to announce that “there is no God.” He makes this statement with certainty to the billions who understand that creation did not simply happen without Intelligent Design. He makes this statement in light of the hundreds of scientists who have realized that our world cries out for a great Creator. Amazingly enough, Penn seems to think he has every right to demolish any trace of God without giving any reason for it whatsoever. He wants the viewers to accept him in total faith and turn from their….well, faith. His message in general diminishes the reality of God and the role of the government and uplifts a non-authoritative age where everyone respects one another and loves one another (as long as they hold to the right teachings and not some pomp religious trash), while “being responsible” with what you have.
Several times he states, “You are responsible.” The word responsible also means accountable. If this is his overall message, then my question is who are we accountable to? In his blissful scheme, he believes that once God and government are crushed, everyone will hold hands and live in perfect harmony and love. I’m certain that to some this sounds noble, but only on the surface. You do not have to dig too far to find out it is rotten and ridiculous.
First, Mr. Jillette speaks of love and that's it, but he mistakes himself for there is more than love. There is hate, deceit, greed, lust, envy ect. Just by simply saying, “Hey, people let's love” will not em-passion the mass of hardened sinners to live right. We have so many people that think that as long as everyone holds hands in the name of reason everything will be alright, but there is one problem, Sin. He is right that there is love, it is only found in God Himself. God desires that we receive His love and forgiveness and that we live in light of His Word. As Christians, we can experience and express genuine love. Also, we are promised that one day everything will be perfect, but first must come the eradication of sin through the savior.
Second, I ask again, who are we accountable to? It is not the fact that we are just "responsible to ourselves." If this were the case, then I could steal "for myself." As long as it benefits me, I could kill "for myself." If I am supreme and I hold the cards of my life, then the only responsibility I have is to survive and enjoy myself no matter what it cost others. Yet, the real function of responsibility is that there is a high reason why one labors to fulfill his duties. There is an authority to live for or a grand purpose in the end.
Second, I ask again, who are we accountable to? It is not the fact that we are just "responsible to ourselves." If this were the case, then I could steal "for myself." As long as it benefits me, I could kill "for myself." If I am supreme and I hold the cards of my life, then the only responsibility I have is to survive and enjoy myself no matter what it cost others. Yet, the real function of responsibility is that there is a high reason why one labors to fulfill his duties. There is an authority to live for or a grand purpose in the end.
For Christians, we are definitely accountable in both measures. God is our Creator and Redeemer, but also He has a wonderful, glorious plan for us. Notice that children many times must learn responsibility, but their responsibility is bolstered by the discipline and encouragement from their parents. Few times is a child found ‘accidently’ being responsible. He does so to please his parents or because he has learned that there are consequences in being irresponsible. However, for Penn he wants to throw out the reasons why anyone in their right mind would strive to be dependable such as tearing down the government and most importantly, shirking God. If man were to live in a world with no government, no rules, and no God, he is not in an age of responsibility, enlightenment, and love. He is living in a day of chaos, ignorance, rebellion, and hate.
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