I have a problem with believing that there is such a thing as God - A supreme thingy who has created all and every. It just seems too easy an answer to all of humanity's questions. - The lazy minds way of brushing off the scientific facts of creation (ie. a more plausable and possible notion of lengthy evolution). But in saying this I believe that there was such a guy called Jesus. This wonderous fellow wanted to show people how to be GOOD/HELPFUL to each other and the world we live in. - If it wasn't for Jesus who would the GOOD people of the world really have to look up to as a role model? This KIND Jesus fellow could see a way in showing us how to "survive" beyond the simple survival methods to live. But, the idea that there was/is this God floating around in 'space'/our hearts/ where-ever this dude-thing-phenomenon is supposed to hover... well I just can't really believe there is any possible truth to the idea. But I dont blame people wanting to believe - better than taking drugs!
2006-07-11 00:26:45 · 13 answers · asked by Pooroldpossum 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes you can. You do so there you are.
At least you are not one of those that read some small print in the bible, think it is bogus and throw it all out.
Most Christians would not call you a christian ( as it requires you to believe he died, rose from his grave and was the son of God) but I would. Following his teachings has been always more important then just believing in him.
2006-07-11 00:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How could you believe in a man so much for all these good qualities if you think He is a liar?
Jesus himself said that He was God.
If you dont think there is a God then you obviously think Jesus lied.
Jesus created the world and all that is in it.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
Jesus is God. You can either believe in both or lie to yourself.
2006-07-11 07:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by BoredomStrikes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Role model?
Ever consider the implications of 500 million people trying "to be" like an image rather than just "being?"
For more info on what jesus said check out this book put out by the jesus seminar:
The Five Gospels : What Did Jesus Really Say?
Amazon it.
2006-07-14 03:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by blinky doodles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you could believe in Jack bit not Jill; Mutt but not Jeff; Dick but not Tom or Harry; Frick but not Frack; up but not down; the Lone Ranger but not Tonto; you could believe in whatever you want or not believe.
The problem happens when the OTHER one shows up, the one you don't believe in, and what do you do then? Go into denial? Or lie and say that oh yes you did really believe in that one too? It can get very sticky. The one you did not believe in is liable to have a very bad attitude by now and is liable to kick you around, and this is when you wonder where is the one that you DO believe in? This is why the Lone Ranger finally knew he really had a problem when the renegade Indians were closing in, shooting their arrows, and he turned to Tonto and said "We're in big trouble here" and Tonto said "What do you mean WE, white man?"
2006-07-11 07:44:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to believe anything. If you read the New Testament, he refers to His Father in Heaven repeatedly. So you would be believing Jesus existed, but not fully believing what he taught. That becomes a contradiction in some ways.
There are nonChristian religions who believe Jesus was a great teacher and some even recognize him as a prophet, but they also recognize other great teachers that other religions organize around as well.
2006-07-11 07:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by whozethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe Jesus - at least we know that there was someone by the name of ishah (Jesus) lived on earth - but you don't have to believe the book Constantine and Justin made up that gives falls details about Jesus - in that sense there will be nothing called God.
2006-07-11 07:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by R G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is something I believe in also. I too belive in Jesus but not god. I think he just wanted us to be good people, I believe he was just a man with a good idea. Good for you.
I totally agree with you on the god thing just floating around up their just making stuff. Im with you 100% my dear. have a good day.
2006-07-11 07:35:38 · answer #7 · answered by mike67333 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's possible. Many people believe that Jesus existed but don't believe He was the son of God.
2006-07-11 07:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by I'manalienfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gues syou could but your beliefs would be false. I strongly support science and religion. Science and Religion dont contradict they help eachother. Science hasnt disproven anything. And if you do enough research you will find that science is also based on the beliefs of men and is constantly changing too.
2006-07-11 07:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mike E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can believe that Jesus was only a man. That is what you sound like you belief.
Well, Jesus claimed to be God...the only path to God.
So..if you don't believe his teachings, why would you want to follow an insane, deluded man?
Either he was totally sane and was who he claimed to be...and millions follow Him as God.
or
You don't believe his teachings and want to follow an insane man.
2006-07-11 07:32:59 · answer #10 · answered by Red-dog-luke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋