Naturalist generally think that human nature is essentially good. This very idea comes from the Enlightenment, and leads to Utopian-ism.
Utopian-ism says, "If we can only create the right social and economic structures, we can usher in and age of harmony and prosperity.
But Christians can never give their allegiance to Utopian projects. We know that sin is real and that it has deeply twisted human nature and that none of our efforts can create heaven on earth.
Heaven is the Eschatological Hope of the Christian that will only be fulfilled by Divine intervention at the end of time.
In the meantime, because of the human propensity to do evil and cause disorder, then we will need Law and Order enforcement throughout history.
The Only Utopia which will ever exist is when Christ will set up His Reign and His Glorious Kingdom on earth and Satan will be bound.
Utopian-ism says, "If we can only create the right social and economic structures, we can usher in and age of harmony and prosperity.
But Christians can never give their allegiance to Utopian projects. We know that sin is real and that it has deeply twisted human nature and that none of our efforts can create heaven on earth.
Heaven is the Eschatological Hope of the Christian that will only be fulfilled by Divine intervention at the end of time.
In the meantime, because of the human propensity to do evil and cause disorder, then we will need Law and Order enforcement throughout history.
The Only Utopia which will ever exist is when Christ will set up His Reign and His Glorious Kingdom on earth and Satan will be bound.
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