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religion- do you ever question it?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:17 pm
im a normal married guy with 2 kids and we go to church most sundays, go to sunday school, etc.
ive always wanted to sit down with my pastor and just bounce some questions off him about religion and Christianity in general.
have you ever been curious if religion is just a way for people to feel comfortable and at peace?
ive just wondered if we throw around the terms fate and miracle too much when in reality its just luck and being in the right place at the right time, etc.
why does God allow innocent people to die everyday?
I hate when people say it was "there time to go" or "god was calling them home". so when I see on the news the 4 year old that was kidnapped and beaten to death it was "their time to go" according to God?
ive always wanted to sit down with my pastor and just bounce some questions off him about religion and Christianity in general.
have you ever been curious if religion is just a way for people to feel comfortable and at peace?
ive just wondered if we throw around the terms fate and miracle too much when in reality its just luck and being in the right place at the right time, etc.
why does God allow innocent people to die everyday?
I hate when people say it was "there time to go" or "god was calling them home". so when I see on the news the 4 year old that was kidnapped and beaten to death it was "their time to go" according to God?
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 4:20 pm
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:17 pm to dallastiger55
Their
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:18 pm to dallastiger55
Yes I struggle with it
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:18 pm to dallastiger55
Never question it. Watch 700 Club as much as possible. Don't believe in dinosaurs.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:18 pm to dallastiger55
quote:Me too. I hate it even more when they spell it wrong
I hate when people say it was "there time to go"
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:20 pm to dallastiger55
Yes.. All the time. Was an atheist all through high school until I was 22
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:21 pm to dallastiger55
Considering religion is mostly made up, you should question it.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:21 pm to dallastiger55
I believe in magic underwear.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:21 pm to dallastiger55
If I can be bold.
If you are questioning it, you need to find another church or just get out.
This is a variant of the "Why do bad things happen to good people?" question. The answer is simple.
It only happened once. And he volunteered for it.
True belief in the absolute sovereignty of God is a peace that is indescribable.
Disclaimer: Calvinist, not Catholic, with a seminary degree. I believe that Baptists and Baby Boomers have done more damage to this country than anyone.
My job is not to convert the OT. If you don't believe in God, that's fine. My take is that if there isn't a God, I've wasted a lifetime, and I'm okay with that. But if there is a God, non-believers have wasted more than a lifetime. But that's for them to be okay with.
If you are questioning it, you need to find another church or just get out.
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why does God allow innocent people to die everyday?
This is a variant of the "Why do bad things happen to good people?" question. The answer is simple.
It only happened once. And he volunteered for it.
True belief in the absolute sovereignty of God is a peace that is indescribable.
Disclaimer: Calvinist, not Catholic, with a seminary degree. I believe that Baptists and Baby Boomers have done more damage to this country than anyone.
My job is not to convert the OT. If you don't believe in God, that's fine. My take is that if there isn't a God, I've wasted a lifetime, and I'm okay with that. But if there is a God, non-believers have wasted more than a lifetime. But that's for them to be okay with.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:22 pm to dallastiger55
Of course, I do all the time. One can only grow in their faith if they question it and challenge it. I highly advise you to sit down and have a philosophical discussion on religion and ask these questions to a good priest.
Another great person to discuss this stuff with is the Jesus Talks guy that hangs out in Free Speech Alley at LSU. He's a very open-minded wise man who enjoys such discussions and is always there to listen.
Another great person to discuss this stuff with is the Jesus Talks guy that hangs out in Free Speech Alley at LSU. He's a very open-minded wise man who enjoys such discussions and is always there to listen.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:22 pm to dallastiger55
No. I'm very convinced that it's all bullshite.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:25 pm to dallastiger55
Just be happy. Don't worry about shite that you can't change. If you want to pray to give thinks for what you are blessed with then do it.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:25 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
ive always wanted to sit down with my pastor and just bounce some questions off him about religion and Christianity in general.
How would he know more than anyone on this planet? We are all created equally. We all have no idea.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:27 pm to dallastiger55
Good: praise Jeebus.
Bad: blame the red hooved dude
Bad: blame the red hooved dude
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:28 pm to dallastiger55
Im an atheist so no.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:29 pm to dallastiger55
No motherfricker I don't and if I did the first question I'd ask is why God made you.
But really why?
But really why?
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:29 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
do you ever question it?
You should always question it. Religion is a man made invention. That doesn't mean there isn't a God, but Religion is man's (usually ancient man's) attempt to explain and define an imperceptible superior being, so let's just say there's a chance it's not 100% accurate.
Regarding your kids, a religion that aligns with your personal values can be helpful. Just don't shove anything down their throats or they'll resist the lessons you hope they will learn. When they get older they can figure out what they believe for themselves.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:30 pm to dallastiger55
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ive always wanted to sit down with my pastor and just bounce some questions off him about religion and Christianity in general.
You do realize you will never know all the answers to these questions? Not saying to not talk with your pastor....just realize he's not ever gonna be able to answer all your questions. If he's a good pastor he will acknowledge that.
Live by faith, not by sight. It's human nature to want to know the answers to everything. But at some point you have to realize your human brain cannot possibly understand everything there is to know about God....and no other person on this planet will have all the answers as well. That's when faith comes in.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:33 pm to dallastiger55
Faith gives hope, but there is still hope without faith.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:39 pm to dallastiger55
I'm a religious guy also and I can tell you that it is perfectly normal to have questions. You should ask questions and explore every aspect of your faith and religion. I know for a fact that priests encourage this all the time.
And don't be discouraged if someone associated with your church tries to make you feel uncomfortable about asking questions; most times they are just scared to do the same.
And don't be discouraged if someone associated with your church tries to make you feel uncomfortable about asking questions; most times they are just scared to do the same.
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