Easter Sunday is a significant holiday in the Christian calendar, it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament. However, Easter is not exclusively a religious observance, but it is celebrated worldwide as a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings, irrespective of one's religion.
It is a moment to ponder on our shared vision of creating a better human life through scientific and economic advancement. Essentially, Easter represents the triumph of life over death, light over darkness, and love over hate. These values are essential to pursue a brighter future for all.
The image of Jesus on the cross to redeem humanity's sins symbolizes human suffering and love. It is a reminder that people worldwide can overcome adversity, perform miracles, and love can triumph. The Easter message of Jesus holding our hand and assuring us that He is always with us is comforting and instructive. The resurrection reminds us that love truly conquers all.
From the invention of the wheel to the development of artificial intelligence(AI), we have at our fingertips innovations that solve the most complex problems and change the world. But we still have a long way to go to make these advances accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic background. Easter is a time for deep reflection and spiritual renewal to ensure that our culture is equitably developed for all.
Many prominent intellectuals, including scientists, consider biblical miracles such as the turning of water into wine and the feeding of more than 5,000 people with five barley loaves and two fish to be unscientific and irrational beliefs. Furthermore, irrational beliefs, as well as the idea that God created heaven and earth in six days, the sins of Adam, the sins of mankind that fill the world, the ark of NOAH, the tower of Babel and scattered humanity, and the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.
The late Dr. Kim Young-gil, a scientist and former president of Handong University, said In his interview, "When people's worldview shifts from humanistic evolutionary theory to a God-centered worldview, all the answers become apparent." He further explained, "Hal Lindsey's book, 'The Liberation of the Planet Earth' provides answers to how Christ Jesus became the sacrifice for human sin, and how Jesus came into a relationship with God and reconciled us back to God." The implication is that it depends on what people value and center their lives around.
Undoubtedly, Easter is a time to reflect on the values of new beginnings for all humanity on earth. These values are crucial to driving progress and creating a better future for all. To address some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, such as climate change, poverty, and inequality, we should harness the power of Easter's spiritual hope through science and technology.
To do so, we need to remember the spiritual values that Easter represents today and reflect on how we can embody those values. The bottom line is that we must continue to embrace the spirit of Easter as we look toward the future and strive for a better world for ourselves and future generations.
