Reflections on Postmodernism

The claims of Jesus, and therefore of Christianity, is that He is the only way to the Father (God) and that, by implication, all other means of pleasing God are worthless. This is an exclusive view.

Postmodernism, on the other hand, claims that each person's view is equally valid and that truth is what the individual defines truth to be. This seems very reasonable and accepting.

However, there is a problem with postmodern thought, which is that it is self-contradictory. The postmodern person says, "I believe that all beliefs are of equal value". Therefore, by definition, this belief must also be of equal value to every other belief. If postmodernism claims to be the overarching thought-system, then it is saying; "Everyone must accept my way of thinking, and if you don't you're being closed minded", which is a claim as equally exclusive as that of Christianity.

The question then comes, which belief system should you follow? Postmodernism, capitalism, atheist etc all claim that the strong defeat the weak in order to get ahead, so where is the incentive to help those in need? Where is the incentive to seek justice or peace or harmony? On the other hand, Jesus Christ was murdered on behalf of his enemies, prayed for their forgiveness while they were crucifying Him, and instructed his followers to follow His example. Therefore, the question we must ask ourselves is this; "which system of belief is the most beneficial to the person AND to society as a whole?"

I would like to suggest that is is following Jesus.