Introduction
Last month, I offered a comprehensive review of Charlie Kirk, an extraordinary individual whose writings and inspirational podcasts have made a significant impact on many of us. Kirk stands out for his brightness, articulation, genuineness, and spirituality, challenging us to renew our understanding of the charge: “Go forth throughout our world and preach (words, actions, kindness, etc.) the good news of the kingdom of God.” His influence has touched many in our audience, encouraging a deeper reflection on faith and purpose and meaning.
The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Thinking (CBT)
In Part I, I discussed the importance of Cognitive Behavioral Thinking (CBT) as a foundational change in how we think, believe, and behave. CBT involves shifting from irrational and untruthful thought patterns to a refreshed, rational way of thinking. This transformation leads to clarity, untainted by bias or prejudice, freeing us from narcissism and disengagement from learning, toward a passionate lifelong quest to learn! Such clarity also helps us resist superficial media narratives that promote materialistic values, such as “he/she who wins at life is the one with the most toys at the end of the game.”
The Journey of Man: Our Shared Humanity
The second major change which also must happen, is our understanding of humanity’s interconnectedness. Referencing the latest scientific research, particularly the work of Dr. Spenser Wells, it has been established that over 99% of human DNA is identical across all people. Wells, a passionate epidemiologist and anthropologist, traveled globally with his team to collect and analyze blood samples, confirming that our differences lie in personality, background, experience, and culture—not in our genetic makeup. His book, The Journey of Man, demonstrates that we all come from the same ancestors. Recognizing this truth leads to the realization that we are all brothers and sisters, making it unthinkable to harm one another family member. For further details, I recommend reading my article published in NCM in January 2025.
The True Mission of Christianity
Unlike the times of the Bible, many Christians today find “a comfort zone,” within their religious communities, often missing a crucial aspect of their faith: genuine service to others and the active sharing their faith to all they encounter…. Usually with their genuine Christlike behavior and the mantra, “use words only when necessary”. Some believe salvation is a one-time achievement, allowing them to rest easy, yet Jesus’s command was clear—evangelize the entire world. This directive is not a passive noun but an active verb, calling for motivation and action: “Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone”! (Mark 16:15)
Understanding Our World: Dr. Matthew Kelly’s Metaphor
Dr. Matthew Kelly once shared a metaphor to help grasp the vastness and diversity of our world. By envisioning the planet now arriving at 8 billion people, reframe it to a small town of 100 people. This then breakdowns down to: 57 people are from Asia, 21 are from Europe, nine are from Africa, eight are from North America, and five are from South America. Of the 100, 51 would be women and 49 men. Six people would control more than half of the world’s wealth—a finding echoed by my friend Og Mandino in his book, The University of Success.
Global Realities and Challenges
Further analysis of this world-town reveals stark realities: one person is about to be born, one is about to die, and only seven have attended college. A major surprise for most of us, only 33 are Christian while 67 are not; 80 live in substandard housing, and astonishingly, 92% have never sat on a commode. Thirty-one cannot read or write, 24 do not have electricity, 71 do not have internet access, and 39 survive on less than two dollars a day.
1/3 of the world is dying from lack of bread, another 1/3 of the world is dying from injustice, and the final third of the world is dying from overeating. This snapshot illustrates the immense challenge facing us as we strive to fulfill our charge to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all corners of the earth. Currently, only one-third of the world’s population knows this message, leaving two-thirds unaware of its significance. The focus is not on denominational differences but on uniting as followers of the one Risen Jesus Christ.
The Call to New Evangelization
It is time for each of us to embrace the responsibility with enthusiasm (this word has Greek roots mean “God within”). The mandate is clear: we must rise to the occasion and actively share the good news with everyone. This movement is now recognized as the New Evangelization—a call to action for all believers to spread faith, hope, and love throughout our world. “Jesus said to his followers, go everywhere in the world, and tell the good news to everyone”! (Mark 16:15)
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