Mutual Exclusivity

Relativism and Absolutism are mutually exclusive and contain the seed of the complete annihilation of the other. Biblical Christianity blatantly and unapologetically asserts “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Any and all religions, philosophies, and worldviews that are founded up Relativism, which ultimately make up all others besides Biblical Christianity, are absolutely intolerant of the self-attesting Christ of Scripture.

Advocates of whatever form Relativism happens to manifest itself also seek for “every knee to bow and every tongue to confess” in total adherence to its fundamental presupposition as well, and will tolerate nothing less than total obedience.

The difference between Relativism and the Absoluteness of Biblical Christianity is that the latter is open, honest, and forthright in its intent, while the former is covert, deceptive, and manipulative in carrying out its agenda.

Both seek to make converts and are tireless in evangelism. Another difference is that the individual converts to Biblical Christianity make a conscious decision to discipleship, while the disciples of Relativism are members by default, whether it is a conscious choice or not.

In the words of Neil Peart, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” Or in the words of Jesus Christ, “Whoever is not with me is against me.” (ESV, Matthew 12:30) To not choose the Absolute God of the Bible is to choose the Relativistic god of this world.

The nature of Relativism and Absolutism make neutrality impossible, which, in the end, testifies to the truth of Absolutism, for Relativism itself absolutely excludes the possibility of Absolutism. Relativism, along with all associated religions, philosophies, and worldviews proclaim the doctrine of the absolute impossibility of the Absoluteness of Biblical Christianity.

Now that you, my reader, are aware of this dichotomy, you are culpable of what is now a conscious choice. I ask that you be honest and authentic of your choice, both to yourself, to your fellow human beings, and to the God or god you serve.

N. H. Patterson Jr. Christian Pastor, Apologist, and Sinner saved by grace.