Thursday, May 15, 2014

Role Of Theology Forums In Saving The Future

By Tracie Knight


The current social, political and economic trends are threatening the way Christianity has shaped the perception people towards life. Given the current trends it is important that people ask themselves hard questions such as; if the organization of the community promotes equality and if the current lifestyle is what God intends it to be like. Theology forums and religious groups are faced with the responsibility of maintain and restoring what has been lost. Even as we endeavor for progress it is important we might the organization that God wants in the society.

Every time the economically and politically powerful address the future. They give the society the mindset that those who contribute more to the production process are more important. They give a future vision where power will be in hands of the simple elite. They visualize a fast expanding production, greater competition and wider gaps between the poor and rich.

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.

This vision needs to be countered to save the future. Christianity clearly states we should not allow such divisions in the community but seek to do away with them. It is important we work towards a balance even as we strive to achieve our goals, values 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.

Every nation is at a moment change. The human history and race is faced with the challenge of making choices about the future. Currently Ireland is focusing on a new journey where it is faced with choices that must be made. These moments are vital and we need to participate in them. The gospel encourages people to be involved in shaping a future.

Ireland gives us a clear picture of the trends that are threatening the future. Despite the economic, social and political progress that has been witnessed in Ireland for the last few decades there is still social inequality that exists which is the major cause of poverty. Despite the fact that unemployment has greatly reduced, the divisions in the society have widened further. The gap between the rich and the poor in the society has become wider.

Working towards progress and achievement of goals without considering values that should be maintained can lead to adverse problems. Religious groups should ensure that the morals and values of the community are maintained even as people struggle for a better future. Where all groups and people are not allowed to contribute in decision making there is a high probability injustice may arise.




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