Is Christianity the Only True Worldview

The Law of Non-Contradiction is one of the expressed principles in the study of Classical Logic and it states that contradictory assertions cannot be true in the same sense at the same time. It is essentially a mental lie detector to help one discern the truth; it proves that absolute truth does exist, while anything contradictory is always false, and it can be applied to beliefs as well as statements. For example, if someone was to say, “I have a gift for you and here is a list of tasks you need to accomplish in order to receive it”, immediately a person would know the statement is illogical because a gift that requires work is not a gift. Truth is exclusive by it’s very nature, it remains immutable whether someone chooses to believe it or not, and the importance of knowing the truth in all situations cannot be understated. For a person dying of a deadly but curable disease, it would be imperative to know about the right medication. Comparatively, it is just as crucial for a person to know the correct remedy to avoid eternal death and the corresponding punishment. The warning has been given to those "that do not know God and that do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; they will be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). If God exists, and the destination after physical death is dependent upon the choices made in this life, then the truth about eternity is of supreme importance.

Regarding the adherence to a particular faith, many have made the statement that “it’s true for you, but not for me”. Those who make the statement have confused belief with truth. Belief alone does not guarantee the matter at hand to be true, no matter how strongly one might believe. Truth only conforms to reality and stands in direct opposition to anything counter. If a person was about to jump out of an airplane at 13,000 feet because they didn’t believe that gravity existed, they would become a believer very quickly once they stepped outside. The “true for you, but not for me” argument comes from an incorrect understanding of truth and followed to it’s logical conclusion it will always lead to a faulty worldview. To make such a statement inherently claims that everything is true as long as someone believes it, but the chaos that kind of reality would cause in inconceivable. Ironically, it is a way for a person to play god by imagining that God does not exist, or creating a god that works for them. Although denying or ignoring the truth might work for a while, the truth will eventually surface and it must be dealt with.

At the other end of the spectrum is Religious Pluralism, which is the concept that two or more belief systems with mutually exclusive truth claims are equally valid because they teach only variations of certain universal truths. Basically, pluralism is the belief that all roads lead to God. However, the pluralistic approach is completely flawed because even though there might be some congruity in the moral codes taught in each faith that could be considered a universal truth, the foundations upon which each system is built are vastly different. 1 Corinthians 3:11 proclaims that “no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ”. Any worldview that is shaped by a belief system, or lack thereof, must answer the questions of origin, morality, meaning, and destiny in a coherent and consistent manner. Even a perfunctory comparison of the various systems to Christianity would reveal superficial similarities, but fundamental differences in answering each question. The most powerful issue one can seek to resolve is regarding destiny because of the eternal consequences involved with the choice. Expectedly, it is also where Christianity makes the biggest departure from all world religions. The promise is that "by grace are you saved through faith, and not by your own doing, it is the gift of God: not a result of works, so that no man can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Salvation is given by God as a gift because of the great love for His creation and His desire to have a relationship with each one of us. All other systems of belief teach a salvation through works (good deeds) and/or empty ritual observances as a necessity, but there is never any guarantee that one can be saved because it’s based on the imperfections of man instead of the perfection and love of God. Born with a propensity towards sin, man living apart from God could never hope to be good enough for Him because He is completely holy and cannot abide with sin. Even our good deeds are worthless if they’re not directed by God because "we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness is as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). Salvation through works is precisely why a particular belief could be categorized as a religion because it is a set of beliefs and practices designed to achieve a spiritual goal. Whereas, Christianity revolves around having an intimate relationship with God that is based upon trust (faith) and secured by God Himself through His Son Jesus Christ, who accomplished all the work for us through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

There are many sincere followers in every belief who claim to have found the truth, but the only legitimate way to be sure that faith is based on truth is to objectively investigate the evidence which can be examined by everyone regardless of emotion and personal experience, just as a person would with any major decision. Everyone has a right to believe whatever they want without having that right infringed upon. However, everyone’s beliefs about the existence and identity of God cannot be true because of the numerous contradictions. Christianity is often considered narrow-minded and intolerant, but when a person is enlightened, it becomes a matter of love to warn someone about what they will face. If a blind man was about to walk out into a busy intersection, most people would want to warn him of the danger to hopefully avoid a tragedy from taking place. Although God’s existence and identity cannot be proven with empirical measurements, the evidence available is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. To actually recognize the proof requires an individual to consider the evidence in an impartial and honest manner without any contempt prior to investigation. To arrive at a proper decision, one must set aside all thoughts of how God may have let them down, how a Christian might have hurt them, and any negative views about a particular church because none of those things disprove God, Jesus, or the Bible. Furthermore, one must understand that very little in life is convincing beyond all possible doubt, and the fact is if we lived our lives requiring 100% proof before making any decision we would remain paralyzed. There are no guarantees that our food is always contaminant free or that we won’t crash the car the next time we go for a drive, but we have faith that everything will be alright. Needing full proof is usually about a person’s will and desire to ignore the truth so that they can continue doing as they please without having to answer to anyone. It would be wise for us to face the truth now so that we don’t collide with the consequences in eternity.

“Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father but by me”

John 14:6