The difference
I was thinking today how void my my life would be without God's presence in it. If i had never known Christ, where would my life be, what would my values be and what would i do with my time? I realised how unfulfilled my life would be and how meaningless it could get. I thought about non-christian people i know. Their values, priorities and how it would feel to be in their shoes.
I have Switchfoot on at the moment and "Meant to live" comes to mind. "We were meant to live for so much more -have we lost ourselves?" People fill up all their time on so much junk it's not funny. How much time do we spend watching tv? Sure, a little doesn't hurt but we have to think of subliminal messages transmitted into our brains too. Are we wasting all our minutes (which turn into hours)?
Fowler's theory of spiritual development states that for 14-19 years there's a "individuating-reflexive faith. It's like a crossroads. Either the youth will continue with their 'copied' faith or make individual choices. If the person chooses to make their own choices, their faith will begin to develop. From 20-32, (which is the Paradoxical-consolidative faith) Fowler says this is the stage people live out their faith, belief and commitment while respecting other beliefs.
Tell me guys, is that an acurate description of most Christian youths today? What about all youths? And how does the spiralling suicide rate fit in?
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According to Fowler, from 33 years, a person's identity is complete and they are comforable with the choices they have made.
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