He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:15-20 (ESV) Section 1: Introducing the Framework of BCD What is Biblical Christian Designarism (BCD)? BCD is a holistic Scriptural worldview that interprets the universe as a programmatic system designed and sustained by an Ultimate Orchestrating Mind (UOM). At its foundation is the belief that all levels of reality—logical, mathematical, i...
Ever heard the claim that secular Nordic countries prove atheism leads to better societies ? The reality is the opposite —these nations were historically Christian, and their tolerance, stability, and pluralism were shaped by centuries of Christian moral influence . 🚨 Contrast with Atheistically Influenced Regimes In the 20th century , state-imposed atheism led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in history : 🔴 Soviet Union (1917–1991) : 15–20 million deaths under Stalin’s purges, forced famines, and gulags. 🔴 Communist China (1949–present) : 30–45 million deaths from Mao’s Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution. 🔴 Cambodia (Khmer Rouge, 1975–1979) : 2 million people executed in an attempt to create an atheist utopia. 🔴 North Korea (1948–present) : Religious persecution and concentration camps still exist today. ✅ Christian-Influenced Secularism Compare this to Christian-influenced secular societies in the Nordics, U.S., U.K., and Western Europe ,...