Christianity and the Future

Our modern world is very complicated, suggesting to some that eventually computers will take over. However, if you look carefully there is also evidence that a beautiful world of human beings is gradually evolving. On page 381 of his book, God: the World’s Future, Ted Peters expressed his view of life on Earth in the future this way:

“I believe we can say prophetically that there is a new world coming that will be, among other things:

1. organized as a single, worldwide, planetary society;
2. united in devotion to the will of God;
3. sustainable within the biological carrying capacity of the planet and harmonized with the principles of the ecosphere;
4. organized politically so as to preserve the just rights and voluntary contributions of individuals;
5. organized economically so as to guarantee the basic survival needs of each person;
6. organized socially so that dignity and freedom are respected and protected in every quarter;
7. dedicated to advancing the quality of life in behalf of future generations.”

Such a world is emerging and since the rate of creation depends on past accomplishments and the number of people involved, improvements are being made at an ever increasing rate, as if in a shrinking time frame. Our immediate goal must be to concentrate on working together as a team if we are to become effective managers of this space colony called Earth. I believe that Christianity has a key role to play and with the aid of science will eventually make Ted Peters’ vision a reality.

Robert C. Frank
Author of: Christ’s Team
See: www.christsteam.com