Modern Western culture primarily originates from the Christian faith, philosophy, and morality. However, modern society is increasingly moving away from Christianity, refusing to believe in the gospel message and the Lord, and there are several reasons for this. Some people perceive the gospel as a text they might invoke from time to time. Yet, other Christians rely on it as the primary source for their moral decisions and their way of living.
From the emotional reasons for disbelief, one can single out a sharp and negative perception of any dogma by modern residents of Western society. The commandments and laws of God are perceived by them as a restriction of their freedoms and aggressive interference in their lives. Finally, emotional reasons include the lack of experience of religious experience, which is why many people associate the Christian faith only with superstitions and rituals.
Moral reasons are also grounds for disbelief on the part of non-Christians and are usually based on the traditions, religion, and culture of those who refuse. Many traditional beliefs are based on polytheism and belief in ancestor worship, and for their members, accepting Christ is tantamount to betraying the family or community in which they live. However, the modern refusal to accept Christ is connected with rationalism and ideological motives, which are essential for people’s existence nowadays.
The intellectual reasons for rejecting Christianity are usually a strong belief in rational and scientific world perception. This approach is contrary to any religious experience; because of this, many non-Christians categorically refuse to perceive Christianity positively. The knowledge of the historical context of the Christian faith is also valuable for many modern people. The history of Western Christian civilization demonstrates the strong tendency of the Church to commit violence in past centuries, a prime example of which is the Crusades.
Apologetically, it is worth approaching non-Christians from the position of dialogue and the realization of whether a person can accept Jesus Christ as his savior. Many of them will not believe in the Lord even if logical arguments entirely refute their position because many non-Christians cannot achieve religious experience. However, many can be convinced that their soul can be saved and in the love of our Lord and his forgiveness, and this can be done in the course of a benevolent and open dialogue.