Originally posted by Blanca
Being a Christian and a Catholic... I completely agree with you Regret. I have no idea about my religion. I wouldn't refer you to John because that's just as confusing as your question. Basically, I just have to believe... and it is hard when I don't understand a whole lot of it... But essentially, it's really not meant to be understood. I have about half a million questions that I want answered that simlpy... can't be. And I'm probably not experienced enough in my religion to make sense out of much.
Thank you for the response. If someone can expound on the question that would be appreciated.
Originally posted by AllianceYou you???
😂 I'd like to see it on tape.
http://www.occultopedia.com/b/beelzebub.htm
Meet my daddy.lllllll
Originally posted by Alliance
But if you have questions, and they can't be answerd, and you're not satisfied with it...what are you really getting out of relgion? could it be possible that there is something better out there for you?
There very well could be something better. But I don't know that. And it's not that I'm not satisfied, I just have a lot of questions.
Originally posted by Blanca
I just have a lot of questions.
But most of all don't let others guide your beliefs for you. If your family is very religious, just don't join in because it sounds right or because they are. I'm a Christian because I believe and want to be. Not because my parents raised me as one.
Originally posted by Blanca
I'm getting something to believe in... I know that sounds completely ridiculous, but I think it's depressing to believe that you just go 6 feet underground when you die, or that there's really no purpose that you're living for. Heaven is something to look forward to and God is someone that gives a purpose.
And how is it depressing to die? All good things come to an end. Death is a natural part of life. Our precious little time here makes our doing good deeds even more important. Earth is a beautiful place, I cherish everymoment I have here. Being alive is a wonderful feeling, but if it went on forever, it wouldn't have any meaning to it. I dont need to look forward to an afterlife, I look forward to each day I live.
Relgion has ben corrupted by indocrinated institutions. They are corporations, seeking to make a profit, to increase theri political power by increasing membership and the loyalty of their members. I belive they entice people into supporting them by offering them false visions of a better life, many of which were expounded upon greatyl in the dark and middle ages to distract peasants from the fact that they were starving, abused, poor, and underrepresented. "Oh, don't worry that your king just took all your food for the winter to feed hsi fat arse, GO'd watching, and if you obey you're king, thinks will get better when you die."
And how is there a purpose to the afterlife? Can't you have a purpose in this life without keeping in mind some reward. And imo theres very little to look forard to in haevan. You just sit around eating bon bons all day, watching everyone alive. I'd rather be here, on Earth, experienceing what is real and making a difference in peoples lives.
There is no exclusion to leading, excuse me, a "purpose drivin life" if you are athiest or agnostic.
Originally posted by Jonathan Mark
But most of all don't let others guide your beliefs for you. If your family is very religious, just don't join in because it sounds right or because they are. I'm a Christian because I believe and want to be. Not because my parents raised me as one.
This is very true. I never try to convert people, if it sounds like I'm trying to, I sincerely apologize.
I present my opinon. Its certainly debatable. You have the power to make who you are. Follow what you think is right and learn about other faiths/non-faiths. At worst you might waste your time, at best, you might find some of your questions answered. There's 15,000 years of relgious/nonreligous history out there. Utilize it to your own benefit 😄.
Originally posted by Alliance
Why do you need God to give you purpose? Imo human biengs are intelligent enough to know what to do on their own. I have don and plan on continuing to do many good things with my life for the benefit of my family, friends, and the community in general. I don't need a God to tell me to do such things. And i DONT need some fop of a priest to tell me how to run my life.And how is it depressing to die? All good things come to an end. Death is a natural part of life. Our precious little time here makes our doing good deeds even more important. Earth is a beautiful place, I cherish everymoment I have here. Being alive is a wonderful feeling, but if it went on forever, it wouldn't have any meaning to it. I dont need to look forward to an afterlife, I look forward to each day I live.
Relgion has ben corrupted by indocrinated institutions. They are corporations, seeking to make a profit, to increase theri political power by increasing membership and the loyalty of their members. I belive they entice people into supporting them by offering them false visions of a better life, many of which were expounded upon greatyl in the dark and middle ages to distract peasants from the fact that they were starving, abused, poor, and underrepresented. "Oh, don't worry that your king just took all your food for the winter to feed hsi fat arse, GO'd watching, and if you obey you're king, thinks will get better when you die."
And how is there a purpose to the afterlife? Can't you have a purpose in this life without keeping in mind some reward. And imo theres very little to look forard to in haevan. You just sit around eating bon bons all day, watching everyone alive. I'd rather be here, on Earth, experienceing what is real and making a difference in peoples lives.
There is no exclusion to leading, excuse me, a "purpose drivin life" if you are athiest or agnostic.
I feel that there is a greater purpose in life than just living from day to day. I also intend to enjoy my life, regardless of a "reward" that I think I'm going to recieve when I die. Life and Death ARE beautiful things, and I'm not saying that they aren't. It may be your view that humans know what they're doing and just die. But accept that I have a different one.
In my beliefs, God accepts EVERYONE who tries to lead a good life. Not just Christians. If you don't believe that, that's your choice completely, and I have no say whatsoever.
Also, I agree somewhat that the Church is "scamming" people persay, but I CAN have faith and dislike the Church at the same time.
Originally posted by AllianceI know, but it was the best I could do on such short notice.........
That wasn't god reproducing asexually 😬
OK, how about this "eye of god" Nebula???......
Though maybe god needs to be pollinated.....
Actually I feel things are more cyclical......our seasons, life spans, histories, seeds, cells, growths, stars, tides, moon cycles, sun cycles, solar system, universes.....Every things like a big donut! ........sooooo possibly there really is no beginning nor end as we can understand it....
Originally posted by debbiejo
I believe our purpose is for here, but as for an after life........I don't really see the purpose for it, though I think it's just for a rest........then possibly when we're really really bored, we come here again, for some more entertainment.........
* IMO, the after life is eternal, so we won't get bored, we're not in the scope of time anymore... am i right? err... yo, ms.debbiejo! may i ask, do you believe in life after death? just asking... 😉
Originally posted by peejaydYes. I believe we are all eternal already, just changing forms. If everything IS energy and energy cannot be destroyed, then we are eternal, can never be destroyed. 🙂
* IMO, the after life is eternal, so we won't get bored, we're not in the scope of time anymore... am i right? err... yo, ms.debbiejo! may i ask, do you believe in life after death? just asking... 😉
Oh, and we are no longer in the scope of time, ONCE we leave our present form. If there is reincarnation and we are between lives, it would be a small vacation by our view there, but could be hundreds of years by our measurement of time here...
Originally posted by debbiejo
Yes. I believe we are all eternal already, just changing forms. If everything IS energy and energy cannot be destroyed, then we are eternal, can never be destroyed. 🙂Oh, and we are no longer in the scope of time, ONCE we leave our present form. If there is reincarnation and we are between lives, it would be a small vacation by our view there, but could be hundreds of years by our measurement of time here...
That's a really good theory... Very philosophical.