What has Christianity ever done for the world? When discussing the foundations of Western civilization, far too many people overlook Christianity’s fundamental role. 1/
From the values that shape our personal moral frameworks to the institutions that support education, healthcare, and human rights, many of the things we take for granted today owe their existence to Christianity. 2/
Here are several examples in a thread, that is by no means exhaustive, of how Christianity has not only shaped but elevated the Western world above all others: 3/
Did you know the Ten Plagues of Egypt were direct challenges to the gods of ancient Egypt? With each plague, God displayed His power, authority, and judgement over the demons worshipped by the Egyptians. 🧵
1. Water Turned to Blood (Exodus 7:14-25)
The Nile and other water sources were turned into blood, showing the Lord's divine authority over Hapi, god of the Nile, and Khnum, god of the source of the Nile.
2. Frogs (Exodus 8:1-15)
Frogs covered the land, showing the Lord's power over Heket, goddess of fertility, often depicted as a frog.