"It is possible to be a disciple in the modern day world" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing both points of view.
“It is possible to be a disciple in the modern day world” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing both points of view.
There are many different opinions to this question, none of which are correct.
Many people believe that it is not possible to be a disciple in the modern day world.
Partly because, since Jesus’ time, humanity has changed; religion is no longer a huge part of many people’s lives. It seems old fashioned to the majority, and prove of this, there’s a decrease in mass attendance over the years.
Many of the younger generation find it ‘uncool’ to attend mass each week. Temptations distract people and many get over occupied by education and their success.
There are far more criminals in today’s society, who ignore religion. Two thousand years ago the penalty for criminals was much harsher, therefore there were less criminals at that time.
Sex before marriage is a sin and seen as it’s uncool’, so most teenagers have sex before eighteen, which is against the law.
Two thousand years ago, committing adultery and having illegal sex was a harsh crime and the penalties were high.
Also Jesus was able to be seen two thousand years ago, and believers then may have spoken to Jesus and witnessed him perform miracles. People today just have the gospel to rely on, which is believed to have been written by the oral tradition.
The oral tradition was when the gospel was not officially recorded and was past on from generation to generation, changing all the time. So many see it as unreliable.
Although many people in today’s world find that you can be a disciple in today’s world. Mother Teresa is an example of a modern day disciple.
