On the Suppressing of the Truth (Romans 1:18-19)
Romans 1:18-19 (ESV) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them." Recently I got into a rather uncomfortable conversation with a fellow religious studies major. It actually began by discussing Freud's insane views on the origins of religion, which my 580 class was to read for the following class time. I will not go into great detail at this time... but Freud's view as to the origin of religion itself has NO historical basis whatsoever. It is just nuts. However the conversation somehow got much more uncomfortable. My classmate, Ben, charged me with not understanding people. This is somewhat puzzling... as I am a person actually. But when Ben asked me "what is the number one reason people become atheists," I answered truthfully and honestly: They are suppressing the knowledg