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I have a quiet envy of religious people
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:09 pm
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:09 pm
not Christian, I know.
But I am jealous of the peace and certainty very religious people (of any faith [Christian, Jewish, Muslim]) have.
The KNOWING what you believe is right, despite everything, and finding solace and comfort in that.
Lucky
But I am jealous of the peace and certainty very religious people (of any faith [Christian, Jewish, Muslim]) have.
The KNOWING what you believe is right, despite everything, and finding solace and comfort in that.
Lucky
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:12 pm to udtiger
Only one of those religions promotes peace
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:14 pm to EKG
quote:
You can have it too
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful.
The burden of multiple degrees and the life of an *intellectual."
But, congratulations to you.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:19 pm to udtiger
Accept him as your savior. And then have a personal relationship with him. And you too, can have that sense of security.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:21 pm to udtiger
quote:
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful.
The burden of multiple degrees and the life of an *intellectual."
You're kidding.
Right?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:21 pm to udtiger
You can have it as well.
I know what I believe is right — that said I’m not always at peace during these recent times. But I’m working on it.
I know what I believe is right — that said I’m not always at peace during these recent times. But I’m working on it.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:22 pm to udtiger
When you know the story has a happy ending, you don’t have to worry so much during the twists and turns.
Christ offers peace of mind and soul through the forgiveness He provides by faith. Trust that His death gives you life and you will have it.
Christ offers peace of mind and soul through the forgiveness He provides by faith. Trust that His death gives you life and you will have it.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:23 pm to udtiger
quote:
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful.
The burden of multiple degrees and the life of an *intellectual."
You really need to work on your self-confidence.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:24 pm to udtiger
I hold three degrees as well (BS, MS, PhD).
Questioning is always good.
Intellectualism and faith are not mutually exclusive.
I have much on the subject—written by academics— I could share with you.
Don’t congratulate me; I did nothing but accept mercy I didn’t deserve from a Father who loves me unconditionally.
Would You Like to Know God Personally? - Campus Crusade for Christ
Questioning is always good.
Intellectualism and faith are not mutually exclusive.
I have much on the subject—written by academics— I could share with you.
Don’t congratulate me; I did nothing but accept mercy I didn’t deserve from a Father who loves me unconditionally.
Would You Like to Know God Personally? - Campus Crusade for Christ
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:26 pm to udtiger
quote:I'm a Christian. I have what you describe. I can get away from this stuff for a while and fall back on my faith.
The KNOWING what you believe is right, despite everything, and finding solace and comfort in that.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:27 pm to udtiger
quote:
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful. The burden of multiple degrees and the life of an *intellectual." But, congratulations to you.
You sound very put upon.
No one of your intellectual stature has ever believed.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:28 pm to wackatimesthree
quote:
You're kidding.
Right?
Not meant as an insult or to imply such people are not smart.
I believe in God in a Deist sort of way.
I vociferously argue against the idea that the universe (and humanity) is just the result of pure chance/randomness. The odds of a Supreme Being being involved are infinitely better than a "big bang."
But I have seen too much shite (historically and contemporaneously) to think He's actively involved today.
He set the board and put the pieces in motion and has left i to us to work it out. He gave us a reset about 2000 years ago and now we're on our own.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:30 pm to udtiger
Not that hard.
Stop trying so hard to believe.
Belief =/= Faith.
You’ll never win if the criteria is “proof”.
Stop trying so hard to believe.
Belief =/= Faith.
You’ll never win if the criteria is “proof”.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:30 pm to wackatimesthree
quote:
Y'all getting trolled.
Maybe.
Doesn’t bother me.
Sharing the message that God already loves the non-believers and is just waiting to hear from them, via a simple conversation (prayer), is everything.
This post was edited on 6/23/20 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:31 pm to wackatimesthree
quote:
Y'all getting trolled.
Who says I’m replying to him?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:31 pm to udtiger
I have problems with religion on a regular, long term basis. But still, I admit to taking comfort in the unseen, unprovable, untouchable power I can just tell exist. God. I can’t explain it but I know there’s more than this realm and what I am is just attached to this physical......body I guess. As much as I doubt sometimes, as irritated as organized religion can make me, I still believe. I don’t discuss this often because of the offense some religious people will take. Or the militant anti-religious crowd who just like to sound like Mensa members and fight about it. (That’s your cue boys. Fire away. I’m indifferent to arguing with you). Just be happy as you can be I guess dude. You sound like someone who can find an answer.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:31 pm to udtiger
quote:No more than I. I bet you haven't seen things you can't explain. Things that defy the laws of physics. 5 separate occasions and with no magicians around. 5 big things.
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful.
quote:While I have no degrees 2 of my sons do as well as 2 dils and my bil. All are devout Christians with more inner peace than I.
The burden of multiple degrees and the life of an *intellectual."
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:33 pm to udtiger
quote:
Too rational. Too questioning. Too doubtful
All scenarios for how an infinite universe came into existence are wild. Fact is it happened. Coupled with the spiritual presence we all share, something more than physics is at play.
What harm is there to pray to god, in the name of Jesus, and ask him to reveal the answers to you? In his infinite wisdom he should, unless you’re not truly willing. He’s a gentleman, nothing forced.
Worse case scenario nothing happens. The likely scenario is a seed will be planted and he will show you in the things and people around you.
If you envy the peace, why not start with the unknown. You can’t intellect everything into your life, some things are mysteries. Life is a journey, there are unknowns, sometimes you have to walk down the path to see what’s at the end.
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