9/21/14
Have you ever considered the tangible impact of the coming
of Jesus Christ on our world? Sociologist, Alvin Schmit decided to do an
extensive research project to answer this question. A summary of his research
can be found in his excellent book How Christianity Changed the World (formerly
published with the title Under the Influence). It is an inspiring
and insightful tour of church history, from the first century right through to
our modern world. The number of people transformed through their faith in Jesus
Christ is nothing short of astonishing, as is the resulting impact on every
sector of society.
One of the more moral of Rome's philosophers, Seneca,
said “We drown children who at birth are weakly and abnormal.” At that
time, families wanted no more than one daughter so abandoned infants were
commonplace. Followers of Christ valued human life - all life. Afra of
Augsburg (late third century) was a converted prostitute who “developed a
ministry to abandoned children of prisoners, thieves, smugglers, pirates, and
runaway slaves.” Although it took time, through the influence of Christians,
human sacrifice was stopped as were the cruel gladiatorial games.
Joh 17:18 As you sent me into
the world, so I have sent them into the world.
The world is definitely a better place because of Jesus
Christ and His followers.
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