Q. What shall a Christian engineer do if the project is about construction of temples, stupa or mosque?
Ans. Most probably church leaders, pastor or even particular
members might not recommend it because a Christian engineer is going to enroll
in project of idolatry worship place.
First, there is no engineer such as "Biblical
engineer". It’s not a profession of priesthood or religious leadership.
Its associated with science and its application for social benefits and
development of infrastructures. It’s not about study of metaphysics and
supernatural realm. So, they are involved only in planning, design, estimation,
costing, supervision and finishing. They only see structure and not any
particular place. Usually such worship places are categorized under assembly
building which includes churches, mosque, temples, etc. as per IS code.
priesthood, worship or anything related to religious activities aren't hence a
matter of concern for them.
Next, it is obvious that they are enrolled in constructing
such places that they are ought to oppose. constructing temples etc. is indeed
working for place of idol worship and rather than approaching to people for
gospel they are enrolling themselves in their worship place construction. If we
refrain from tika, prasad and all then we should try best to refrain from it
too.
However, this isn't just about temples. Even a casual
residential house, hospital, restaurant and all buildings are probably
worshipped and dedicated to their gods. Observe the religious ceremony of
opening new buildings. They are dedicated to gods by performing all rituals.
Hence, knowing this, Christian engineers are already then involved in
constructing anything that will be definitely dedicated to their gods and
worshipped. Should they leave profession then? No!
Their responsibility! They are ought to examine the project
at first place. All engineers who study project engineering are well aware with
conducts and engineering ethics. They can simply give the responsibility that
is related with any idol worship to their friends and they themselves can work
in safe place. remember! majority of Hindu worldview in our place is
pantheistic! You are god for them in first place in that sense! So, you cannot
say not to enroll in such project except the selection of work that is safe to
your ethics! An engineer is to examine all aspects of project and decide how to
move ahead! There you can then ask Holy Spirit to guide you and he will guide
your dilemma! But thinking you are engaged in a temple construction that would
be associated with idolatry, remember you are born and surviving in a
pantheistic society where you pay for a bus which is also dedicated to their
respective god!
Make sure, engineering also has its ethics and proper
management aspects. So be wise since God is with you!
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