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re: I have a quiet envy of religious people
Posted on 6/24/20 at 9:02 am to EKG
Posted on 6/24/20 at 9:02 am to EKG
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You can have it too.
I can't, not right now anyway. My beliefs only works with empirical evidence.
If almighty God and Jesus wants me to know they exist, give me actual evidence. Seems that would be quite easy for them. But I'm sure there's a line in the Bible to address why they don't. There's always something in the Bible to address doubt and such.
I feel religion was created for two reasons. Power and fear of the afterlife.
Don't get me wrong here, I think most churches and religious organizations do great work and charity (don't get me started on tv evangelists and the like).
I'm in the same boat as the OP. I have prayed when I needed it, which makes me a hypocrite.
This post was edited on 6/24/20 at 9:04 am
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Posted on 6/24/20 at 9:13 am to i am dan
Credit to the OP, for sincere expression. One which I share. Wish I was physically capable of typing what I would like to share, but just too difficult.
I have begged the lord God almighty to come into my heart. Still trying.
I have begged the lord God almighty to come into my heart. Still trying.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 2:03 pm to i am dan
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My beliefs only works with empirical evidence.
Aaah ... THE question
. There are countless Internet links and books addressing it.
If you’re looking for a photograph or a receipt, I can’t give you either.
I’ll say this: He is pursuing you.
He’s pressing the issue in your heart.
And I think there’s a scintilla of something in you that knows that.
He is constantly initiating and seeking for you to go to Him.
You challenge others for “empirical evidence,” because deep down, you want to free yourself from questioning His existence.
"Behold, I stand at the door [of your heart] and knock. He who hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into Him." Revelation 3:20
Ultimately, faith comes down to a decision of the heart; otherwise, it isn’t faith.
A mind darkened by a rebellious heart is incapable of perceiving God (Isaiah 44:18,20; Romans 1:18-23)
Good stuff.
I wish you the best on your life’s journey!
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