Are creationists more hesitant to learn different cultures? What does cultural isolation do to people?

Question

A sweeping generalization but nonetheless many creationists view different cultures not based on Jesus Christ to be satanic or "ungodly." Not saying all creationists are like my aunt but she bans any non-Christian material in her house. That means no books about Islam, Harry Potter, Buddhism, etc... My cousin had to hide books from his own mother.

Answer 1

Well, let's take a look at the global isolation of North Korea... they worship their "dear leader" like a god. We really must learn and share in the global neighborhood, or not just our intellect, but our humanity, seems to become isolated.

Answer 2

What does Harry Potter have to do with different cultures?

I guess I'm guilty of not learning as much as I should about other cultures...
But when I start tolearn about other cultures, all I can think is---how do these cultural differences make us so different? When I see or talk to someone of another culture of faith or race it doesn't even register(most of the time) I see a brother or sister whose worth is infinite.

Christian faith is through out the world...My church alone has branches in over 170 countries and is steadily climbing. Christianity doesn't take away from their culture.

Answer 3

Unfortunately Christianity tends to render negative connotations in other peoples' minds, but even with all the negative media and such, it is still one of the most prevalent religions in the world. Interesting. I disagree with your aunt for completely isolating herself from anything secular. There is indeed a fine line between understanding the ideology of other world views and actually crossing over to those points. The classic verse Romans 12:2a "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" is often taken to the extreme of completely breaking off from the world. However, it is good to be educated. We have a copy of the Koran in our house. We have read parts of it simply because we wanted to know what Muslims believed; it has not compromised any of our faiths.
It is not that other "cultures" are satanic, but that we believe that all people in general are innately sinful. It's the concept of original sin. Unfortunately, cultures that have not been exposed to Christianity are more susceptible to paganistic beliefs. That is debatable though. I have heard arguments that even cultures unexposed to Christianity have an innate understanding of God. (God's word is written on our hearts. Everyone's hearts, not just those who grew up in Western culture.)

Answer 4

im a Christian...and if its not a Christian book...i would still read it...if i wanted. im only and my parents didnt allow me to read the harry potter.. i didnt know why...but now i know. i know that the author...everything in that book isnt fiction...more than alot of it is actually true. she researched wiccan stuff and put it into her book and made it sound interesting...im a Christian and dont wanna read about spells...when they arent even made up...they are literally spells that people use today. and my parents said i couldnt. i wouldnt have a book about islam or buddhism either..what for? im not a buddhist....but im not saying i wouldnt allow it in the house cuz i would...if my child was a buddhist... then i cant force her/him to be Christian...cuz thats the way the child is. but i certianly wouldnt take the time of day to read it....cuz God is my God..and thats all i need...i dont need buddha....who is some guy who knew great things about life...but hes not a god so i wouldnt worship him. which is idoltry. cultural isolation can make people close minded...im not close minded...i will listen to other peoples religions and see what they have to say...i truly will...but nothing they will say will make me convert...it may me think...but nothing to convert cuz in my heart...Jesus Christ is my Savior. cultural isolation can also create favoritism also. like u will only tlk to people or be friends with people who are of the same religion. many things come fromm cultural isolation... alot of them just make u close minded and stubborn.


God bless... =]

Answer 5

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. We are certainly not hesitant to learn about different cultures, as long as we don't get involved in customs that violate Bible principles.
In fact, if we were unwillingly to come into contact with "people of all the nations" we would be unable to follow Jesus command to "make disciples" at Matthew 28:19,20. There are over 6,000,000 Jehovah's Witness actively preaching in over 230 lands, and they are of all nationalities. We are even encouraged to learn another language to help foreign-language speaking communities in our own area.
There is a large Mexican population where I live in the U.S. and I have been learning Spanish, along with another sister, in order to reach them more effectively with the good news.
Tenga un buen dia!

Answer 6

Christians have had to adapt to cultures in order for them the teach the Gospel. That's why churches have missions throughout the world.
In history, the Bible had to come through many adversities. People were often killed for being in possession of it or reading it.

Answer 7

Jehovah's Witnesses cover over 230 lands and thousands of languages so as Christians who believe in creation they are of all cultures and races.

Answer 8

Cultural isolation tends to lead to absolutes of morality and law. No good has ever come from that.

Answer 9

No they aren't I have found that evolutionist are more narrow minded then most creationist.But we are accused of being narrow minded when we just defend what we believe. Some are satanic and ungodly BUT there are some based on one God.More then it is publicized... But this my humble opinion.

Answer 10

Cultures and cults are two different animals. Yes, many of us have studied and experienced many different cultures AND cults. Your aunt is a very wise woman to keep garbage out of her house.