What do you find are the major
differences or conflicts between a non-theistic worldview and your
own?
My worldview consists of salvation by grace through faith, not of my
own works, but as a gift from God. This is where all worldviews
diverge from true Christianity. I believe that this life is filled
with eternal purpose, and everyday brings new opportunity to win
souls for Christ. The non-theistic worldview sees everything in a
fatalistic sense. Non-theism holds that this life is all there is,
and our existence is limited to this physical world. This worldview,
when reduced to its lowest common denominator, ultimately says there
is no point in life. My worldview values life over all other things
or experiences, and seeks to share life eternal with as many people
as possible.
How might your
approach to evangelizing someone of a non-theistic religion differ
from that of a theistic one?
I would approach a theistic worldview by pointing out that every
religion besides Christianity requires its adherents to scale the
mountain of deeds to work his way to God. The Christian believes
that God lowered Himself to our level and came down the mountain to
us. People of non-theistic religions must be shown there is more to
life than this fleeting physical existence. God is not just an
unknown force, He is the eternal being that created us in His image.
We were born to be in fellowship with our Maker. Unfortunately we
are a people fallen to sin, and only God Himself can deliver us. He
completed our salvation through His own son, God in the flesh, Jesus
Christ. Faith in Christ and in His atoning death is the only remedy
to our broken relationship with Him. He is a loving and personal God
who has revealed Himself to mankind, and seeks a relationship with
us. He is also a God of order. Looking at His creation, we find
exquisite detail and unparalleled order that can only be divinely
ordained. Humankind, the crown jewel of His creation, did not come
into existence arbitrarily. We are here for a purpose, to glorify
God. It is that purpose which orders and defines our lives.