WEEK 6 - Discussion

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 What is atheism? Based on the testimony of Kevin, a former atheist, why is atheism a destructive thing?

    Atheism is an ideology where people do not believe that there is a God. Kevin, the guy in the video, said that he also did not believe in the afterlife. "Atheism made me feel free, powerful, and in control", this led Kevin to fill the emptiness and dissatisfaction he felt through pursuing power, pleasure and possessions. However, in pursuit of finding the satisfaction he wanted, he was cornered by depression and became miserable. From listening to the testimony, Atheism is deemed as destructive because individuals, like Kevin before, were not able to find the inner peace or satisfaction they were looking for. Their endless search for peace of mind results to the inability of feeling "whole" which can later cause depression and the likes.

Apple had a wonderful work/business and career. Then, she contracted HIV. Her life, all of a sudden, was devastated. What made her to turn her life around and restore her wonderful life? Also, did her perspective/outlook in life change? How and why? 

    As she continued to have HIV, she turned to God and ask for forgiveness. In turn, her illness started to disappear and slowly but surely, her life was being restored. Just like what Kevin said, he saw the joy and peace within Apple, despite her illness because of her connection with God. Apple must've felt more connected as she was healed not only physically, but also mentally and spiritually. "Until now, I cannot comprehend how a perfect God like Him can love someone like me, that no matter how tainted or damaged I had become, He accepted me without condemnation nor judgement", it is shown that she is forever grateful and in awe of the Lord's grace that because of this, she uses her life testimony to become a platform to reach other people who needed guidance, like Kevin.  

Why is it important to know the truth about God? How does this impact our lives and our spiritual aspect?

    I think it is important to know the truth about God, it is He who can help me find inner peace. Some people who have not been graced by God's blessing will continue to find answers that answer their questions in life, such as those things that are intangible, such as the meaning of love. This will lead them feeling unsatisfied and it might hinder them to know their real purpose in life. Just like what my mom told me, if you believe in God, "Everything else follows". If we tried to believe and let God envelop us with His Grace, then surely, we'll be able to find what we all keep searching for. Believing in God impacts our lives because when we encounter all those indefinable matter, all the answer will lead to God. It impacts our spiritual aspect as this makes us feel more connected with our faith and we feel whole and accomplished, as we find the answers to what we're looking for. 

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