JMI Collision Conference Analysis

The JMI Collision Conference described different lifestyles and worldview, how the conflicting ideas within each can create tension, and what we, as followers of Christ, can do to show the real truth of Christianity. Multiple speakers were brought in to share their knowledge and challenge the audience; while each presentation had a plethora of knowledge within, the most impactful aspect of this conference was the questions asked and answered by the audience and the initial reactions to statements made by each speaker. As I observed this interaction, the tension between the secular worldview and the christian worldview revealed itself; the lack of knowledge, understanding, and respect is the root of the intolerance between the two lifestyles. Sean McDowell, a speaker at the conference and former atheist, explained the knowledge required to understand the secular worldview is primarily based on scientific experiments and discoveries. After McDowell introduced himself, he opened the presentation up to questions from the audience and began to answer questions as an atheist would. As I listened to the questions presented, I was impressed as McDowell was able to shut
Without understanding, a conversation is one-sided and results in an argument rather than a discussion. Regarding religion and the lifestyle which accompanies it, I often defensively face opposition. Sean McDowell touched on the humbling action of loving our enemies and how this single action can affect entire relationships. If sharing our faith or even discussing it turns into a battle of the lifestyles, the entire point of sharing is lost. Seeing the individual as a human loved by God and trying to figure life out just as we all are is the only solution to self-righteous attitudes. Edifying conversations can begin individuals listen to the opposite belief without planning their next