Ask a Bible college Student

[Emzap]

Emzap, are you happy that America has elected a fascist for president, seeing as he was the fundagelicals (and the KKK's) choice?
Do you think it brings the world closer to apocalypse?

I wouldn't say that I'm happy with Donald Trump. I think that he is horrible personally. But I think that some of the policies he stands for are good, such as his stance as pro-life, and upholding the second amendment. I think as a businessman he can bring economic change that will better our nation. I think he is a better choice than Hilary Clinton. I think Hilary is a criminal. She put our nations security at risk. Trump was half of the nation's choice. Thats why he's the next president, and we can't blame anyone but ourselves. 

Yesterday one of my friends shared this quote with me, "If your eschatology is correct then the thing you should be feeling about the election is curiosity." I believe that no matter what happens with this country, it is in God's hands. All authority is in place because God has put him/her there. But God does allow and use suffering. We grow the most not in the easy times but in the hard times. I don't know whats going to happen with Trump as president. But no matter what happens, I find hope not in this Earth, but in Christ Jesus, and in my eternal home in Heaven with Him. 

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My recommendation is to be a learner. Seek to learn as much as you can. Ask tons of questions.

I hear you on all of that. But answer me one question: What is the actual purpose of your education and is it really about keeping an open mind without being judgmental?

Because of the double major with bible and intercultural studies, the bible part is mostly for the sake of knowledge and understanding. As a Christian the Bible is seen as God's word, in which He reveals Himself to us. This is something I want to study. The intercultural studies part is to know and understand how to interact with people of other cultures better. Many people use this training to go into missions work overseas, but it can be used in a variety of ways, especially in the USA, which is a melting pot of various cultures and people groups. Its not about keeping an open mind and not being judgmental. That happens on its own when you go about understanding different people. Becoming judgmental happens when you don't take the time to learn or try to understand.