IluvJesus
For me it comes natural it's in sync with my soul.For others... is it science or denial that makes faith out of their reach? Life is difficult and much about it makes no sense,it's temporary,look around you,all that was created,the stars the mountains..a stork did not bring us here.How do you feel?Comment please.
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FriendofGod
Best answer!
Everyone must exercise faith throughout their lives in many ways at different times in their lives.
Is faith "difficult"? Sometimes. Is faith in God difficult? Not really if one only looks at the world they live in, all the millions of species and the complexity of it all.
The real difficulty is submission. People do not like the idea that they are not in control of their own life. They want to be the last word for themselves, their own god and form their own beliefs about religion or create a god in their own image of what they believe a God should be.
God Bless!
| 13 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
I believe as we grow in Christ faith becomes stronger and submissiveness becomes easier. We come to learn that we are not in control, God is, and we come to realize that this is a good thing because if we decided for ourselves what is morally right and wrong far too many people would suffer at our decisions having been made out of passion or ignorance. What better place to be than in the will of God? Hey that sounds like a good question to ask, I think I will post it!
IamPamela313
| 13 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
leeroy
Like mentioned already believing in something not seen, is also an obstacle. The condition of this fallen world can really have negative effects, when people loose loved ones, or just the concept of God can be a difficult pill to swallow.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
doublehelix
| 13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
Chiangmai
IluvJesus
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bestway
I have just watched a vile program on ITV about pedophile priests in faith schools and how prominent church officials including the Pope are still covering up, trying to pretend that it never happened in case they get sued.
At this moment there are at least five wars occurring in Asian and Middle eastern countries, but do not worry about collateral damage as long as the troops went to church service, and have Gods blessing, we can give them a heroes burial.
Neither the UN or the countries that invaded under the UN banner have the foggiest idea of how to stop these wars and the arms dealers certainly do not want them stopped.
Is it any wonder there are so many atheists in this world?
Is it any wonder that so many victims of oppression are beside themselves with grief and hatred? The victims are not just the slayen but the families they leave behind.
"But I am not worried because I-luv-Jesus and my minister says I will go to heaven when I die."
Really but did Jesus say that?
"Oh yes its in the Bible John 14:2 'In my fathers house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you.'
But did you ever read verse 3?
IT TALKS ABOUT CHRISTS RETURN!!!???
So has Christ returned yet? or are we still waiting?
If we are waiting where are all the dead people who have died during the last 2,000 years?
Tell me if you know and explain how your answer harmonizes with
John 3:13?
Please permit me to point out that resorting to abuse means you do not know the answer.
Sadly I have not expressed the half of my true thoughts yet.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
This is the sorriest example of trying to get people not to disagree with your religion's made up interpretations that I've ever seen. What you call abuse is someone responding to you who does not have blinders on. I've given you answers personally and you chose to ignore them because they do not fit your limited belief system. Do not hide behind a goofy sentence designed to shield you from truths you can not accept because they do not fit your agenda.
@Bestway: Do you know why there are so many wars in this world and you don't understand it? There's only one word to describe this: dogma. Every group is ever so convinced that their religion IS the right one and the rest are fake.
You believe in "my Father's house there are many mansions" and they believe in the 15 virgins that await them. I am not here to say who's right or who's wrong except that both groups have a right to believe what it is that they believe without being judgmental toward the other group.
If this is truly a free country, we all should respect all religious beliefs.
If you don't agree with the way they practice their faith, don't call them "radicals." Have an open mind!
How on earth did you ponder over 37,000 registered religious sects and still be this closed minded?
| 13 years ago. Rating: 1 | |
Would you consider being a suicide bomber is ALL you were rewarded with was 15 lousy teenagers ?
True faith MUST be based on accurate knowledge. It must NOT be contaminated with false doctrine whether pagan or man made philosophy.
Credulity is not faith hence we read:
Psalm 146:3-5
American Standard Version (ASV)
3 Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; In that very day his thoughts perish.
5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:
So what is that scripture telling us about the human condition?
1. Nothing about the human condition is immortal.
2. You need not fear the fires of hell because the Bible does not teach that (compare Ecc 9:5&10
3. Neither are you going to a heavenly bliss because you are dead and conscious of NOTHING.
4. It does not matter who you are, whether King, Queen, Prince, Bishop or even Pope; when you die you are dead and fully dependent on Jehovah and his anointed Judge Jesus Christ to call you in the resurrection.
So the atheists actually have it half right, but they loose out because they are not obedient to the word of God. Most of the 'Christians' loose out because they have allowed themselves to be taken in by a conglomeration of false doctrine which even the Catholic Encyclopedia admits was borrowed from Greek philosophy and pagan sources to appease the uneducated masses of past centuries. Compare 2 Peter 3:15, 16.
Christ Jesus came into the world to save us sinners. He came to save the meek ones, not the self righteous or self opinionated. He warned he would separate the sheep from the goats and the wheat from the tares. Jesus illustrations are symbolic of permanent death for some but rich blessings for those who earnestly try to seek and please him.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
