Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
(Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-53)
The so-called “New Atheists” are scientists and secular
humanists who a generation ago presented arguments against the existence of
God. They created doubt in many but were
ultimately refuted by believers with deeper knowledge and greater wisdom. Ironic as it may seem, the chief priests and
Pharisees of today’s gospel may be compared with the “New Atheists.”
The Jewish religious leaders are trying to make a purely
religious case against Jesus. Rather
than examining Jesus’ teaching, they claim that he cannot be the Messiah
because he does not have the right pedigree according to the Scriptures. Their guards, however, who have heard Jesus’
teaching, find it to be credible.
We need not be shaken by claims against Jesus as our Savior
or against belief in God. Theologians
have developed a solid defense for Christianity. As much as we are able, we should examine
their arguments. More importantly, we
need to have faith in Jesus. It will
guide us as it has countless others to a new way of living. Faith overcomes temporal worries by
instilling a security that lasts forever.
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