War of Worldviews
Ryan Cox • September 24, 2021
War of Worldviews
For over a year and a half, it has been the topic of the majority of discussions. It has been debated, argued, attacked, and defended. It has caused rifts in families and with friends. It has been at the heart of political elections. As you have personally experienced over and over again, there is a great divide over whether or not America should be in Afghanistan.
It has… wait… it hasn’t been a major topic over the last year? It wasn’t what you discussed at the Thanksgiving dinner table last November? You mean it wasn’t a major concern for the vast majority of Americans? Then why has it been such an issue as of late?
The reason, as with most issues, comes down to the war of worldviews. Creation Truth Foundation exists for the sole purpose of sharing and promoting a Biblical worldview. We constantly engage in the battle between the two combatants: Biblical Worldview vs. Non-biblical Worldview.
The events in Afghanistan are a clear example of the battle. It began 20 years ago when the non-biblical worldview of the Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States, a country founded on a Biblical worldview. The United States retaliated with successful military action in Afghanistan. This resulted in an American and Allied presence in the country, which also led to the promulgation of a Biblical worldview. Missionaries had much greater protection and security through which they could share the Gospel, and thousands responded! Men and women were allowed to live in freedom, engage in elections, receive an education, pursue careers, and share their Christian faith.
There were still continued threats, but progress was consistently gained. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our men and women in uniform, after hitting a peak of 496 US fatalities in 2010, that number fell each year to a low of 9 fatalities in 2016. This was achieved at the same time the number of deployed forces went from 99,800 in 2011¹ to 2,500 by January 2021² (not counting Allied forces). After June of 2014, no month saw double digit fatalities until August 2021 when remaining American forces were withdrawing.
In a matter of months, America removed all protections for the Afghan people, and the Taliban seized control. The world witnessed people frantically scrambling to Kabul airport, clinging to planes and falling to their death, parents desperately trying to lift children over walls into the security of American forces, and Taliban soldiers seizing abandoned US military equipment, conducting door-to-door executions, kidnapping young girls, and systematically killing Christians.
But even in the midst of ensuing chaos from such un-biblical worldviews, across the world thousands of people influenced by a Biblical worldview have taken action. To attempt the rescue of thousands of Afghan and United States citizens left behind in Afghanistan, scores of people have given tens of millions of dollars to or worked in extremely dangerous efforts to save lives. Such groups and efforts would be Mighty Oaks Foundation, The Nazarene Fund, Human First Coalition, DeliverFund, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Project Dynamo, Save Our Allies, Team America, Commercial Task Force, Pineapple Express, and others.³
Why, though, would the US government allow such tragedy to occur after 20 years? These grievous actions are in accordance with the non-biblical worldviews enacted by those currently in power. The apparent disregard for Afghan lives coincides with the disregard for the lives of babies still in their womb of their mothers. It coincides with the willingness to work hand-in-hand with China while simultaneously admitting they are committing genocide of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang province.⁴
Meanwhile, the non-biblical worldview is so pervasive in the federal government, that when a state passes a law to prohibit the murder of babies with beating hearts, the federal government pledges, “…the Office of the White House Counsel to launch a whole-of-government effort to respond to this decision, looking specifically to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to see what steps the Federal Government can take to ensure that women in Texas have access to safe and legal abortions”.⁵
“But your eyes and your heart are intent only upon your own dishonest gain, and on shedding innocent blood and on practicing oppression and extortion” (Jeremiah 22:17).
In defending and sharing Biblical worldview, Dr. Sharp has challenged the staff of Creation Truth Foundation to be Jeremiahs in our day. In Jeremiah 22, God instructed Jeremiah to confront the government and those who served and supported it, saying:
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Thus says the LORD, “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver the one who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. Also do not mistreat or do violence to the stranger, the orphan, or the widow; and do not shed innocent blood in this place…
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But if you will not obey these words, I swear by Myself,” declares the LORD, “that this house will become a desolation.” (Jer. 22:3,5)
Therefore, we call on those in government and the medical community who have supported abortion to repent of the sin of shedding innocent blood. “Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent or the righteous, for I will not acquit the guilty” (Exodus 23:7).
We call on those who have ever voted for or supported a government official or candidate who supports abortion, including the excuse that other issues were more important, to repent of empowering people to commit the sin of shedding innocent blood. “Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to strike down an innocent person” (Deuteronomy 27:25).
When one understands the Biblical worldview of life⁶ and the Biblically-based foundation of America,⁷ every Christian in the United States should be emboldened and impassioned to remove this sin from the land.
“So you shall remove the guilt of innocent blood from your midst, when you do what is right in the eyes of the LORD” (Deut. 2:19).
“So innocent blood will not be shed in the midst of your land” (Deut. 19:10).
O may all who come behind us find us faithful in our day, repenting of our sin, offering love, grace and forgiveness to those who have sinned and repented, and cleansing our nation from the blood on its hands.
End Notes:
1. Congressional Research Service, “Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Afghanistan and Iraq: 2007-2020”, Feb. 22, 2021, p. 7, <https://sgp.fas.org/crs/natsec/R44116.pdf>.
2. US Dept of Defense Release, “Statement by Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Force Levels in Afghanistan”, Jan. 15, 2021, <https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2473337/statement-by-acting-defense-secretary-christopher-miller-on-force-levels-in-afg/>.
3. National Review, “Outraged by Horror at Kabul Airport, Civilian Rescue Groups Offer Lifeline to Those Left in Afghanistan”, Sept. 21, 2021, <https://www.nationalreview.com/news/outraged-by-horrific-kabul-airport-images-these-u-s-vets-offered-a-lifeline-to-desperate-afghans/?utm_source=recirc-desktop&utm_medium=blog-post&utm_campaign=river&utm_content=top-bar-latest&utm_term=fifth>.
4. Washington Examiner, “Pelosi: Put aside China’s genocide, we need to work together on ‘overriding issue’ of climate change", Sept. 16, 2021, <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/pelosi-put-aside-chinas-genocide-we-need-to-work-together-on-the-overriding-issue-of-climate-change>.
National Review, “Pelosi: U.S. Must Work with China on ‘Overriding’ Climate Issue Despite Uyghur ‘Genocide’”, Sept. 16, 2021, <https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pelosi-u-s-must-work-with-china-on-overriding-climate-issue-despite-uyghur-genocide/>.
Microsoft Network, “John Kerry dismisses Biden admin’s lack of focus on Uyghur genocide In China: Life ‘full of tough choices’”, Sept. 22, 2021, <https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/john-kerry-dismisses-biden-admins-lack-of-focus-on-the-uyghur-genocide-in-china-life-full-of-tough-choices/ar-AAOIoJx>.
5. The White House Briefing Room, “Statement by President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Law SB8”, Sept. 2, 2021, <https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/09/02/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-texas-law-sb8/>.
6. Consult articles “When Life Truly Begins” and the 3-part “America’s Molech Worship” recently posted at creationtruth.com/thescroll
7. Consult The American Story
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