Assuming they feel they need a "belief" at all. [E.g., How much belief does it take to execute a video game, or watch TV?]
If they do have a belief, however, it would seem to be the belief in "Progress" — which I daresay is the principal legacy of Darwin's evolution theory, at least in the general public mind.
Putting it crudely, Darwinian evolution presupposes that the evolution of species leads to "greater fitness" of species; implying that the (irreversible) forward evolution of species must lead to a condition of "better" as compared with the current situation of the species in situ.
Which is an example of "progress." Implying in many minds that things on earth are just naturally disposed to get "better and better." The idea that the reverse might at least sometimes be true does not enter their minds.
Darwin presents the picture of lemur leading to monkey leading to chimp, leading to the higher ape, leading to man. Such progress on display!
Unfortunately, Darwin never bothers to elucidate exactly what constitutes advancement along this linear concept of development. So how do we know this development indicates "Progress?"
If it does, what is next? Machine man? or man sunk in barbarism (again)?
This sort of thinking is carried over directly into what Benjamin Creme is selling....
[BTW, his organization, Share International, is a recognized NGO of the United Nations; and I understand the U.N. "Chapel" is organized around Creme's "spiritual themes," because of their cross-cultural and religious "inclusiveness."]
I just wish and hope and pray that the churches and synagogues will do a better job of protecting their young people, going forward.
Otherwise, their young people will be easy prey for the sharpsters of this world....
They need to be fortified by the knowledge that God alone is their only shield against evil in this world.
My dearest sister in Christ, thank you so very much for writing, and for your kind words of support!
Otherwise, their young people will be easy prey for the sharpsters of this world....
They need to be fortified by the knowledge that God alone is their only shield against evil in this world.