Over time, humans have had many idols but the Transforming Vision talks about 3 in particular. The first is Scientism: Iron Legs which is compared to the statue of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2. This statue was made of many materials such as gold, silver, bronze etc. Scientism has been something that humans throughout history have placed their faith in. It is no longer disobedience to God but ignorance and lack of knowledge. Secondly, Technicality: the bronze of power is once again compared to the statue of Nebuchadnezzar. Throughout history, technology has improved and humans have worked diligently to improve life on earth through scientific control of the environment. Science and technology have become something that takes the place of God and we have allowed them to be elevated to idols. The third section of the statue (silver chest and arms) is compared to Technicism: the silver of profit. It represents the second part of Technicism which is the profit towards which modern technology is aimed. Finally, the golden head of the statue symbolizes economism. These 3 gods we created have taken over our modern age. Humans have trusted science, technology, and economics and put these things in place of God. Even though this idol sometimes disappoints us, we revere it because it promises to make our lives better. Take for example the god of technicality who promised freedom and comfort and caused industrial pollution and nuclear treaties.
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