Aren't we just wasting our time here when we should be doing more productive things, such as chaning the world for the better?
2006-07-13 08:00:43 · 21 answers · asked by llmk08 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Poor, poor idealistic youth...
Perhaps I'm far too cynical for my own good, but that dream went out the window a long time ago.
Problem is, people believe they can change the world by changing what people believe in. Offers of help come with a hefty price -perhaps that price is a debt to a religion you do not believe in, perhaps it is in giving up your own beliefs.
Religion is the loaded-weapon of choice and all the righteous weild it.
The "why can't we all just get along" was played out after Rodney King, despite its ring of truth.
As a people, we fight between religions, we can't even watch the news without a riot breaking out, we are vandalizing, destroying homes and lives, and attempting to kill each other. All in the name of religion.
Frankly, changing the world involves changing people and the way they think. Why would anyone step out of their comfort zone, even if it IS for the 'greater good'?
Would you convert to Muslim beliefs, or Sikhism, Wicca, Buddhism, etc. - if it meant that the world would change for the better? Would you abandon your religion to make the world better???
Good question. Futile answer.
2006-07-13 08:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point Here's how we can change the world for the better.
More importantly, I would like to share with you the Truth about the afterlife. I only tell you this because I care what will happen to you when you die. Have you ever told a lie, stolen anything, used God’s name in vain? These are just a few of God’s Moral Laws. When you die, God will judge you on the basis of His Moral Law. If you stand guilty before God of breaking His Laws, He will send you to Hell. If God is Just and Holy, He must punish lawbreakers. The good news is that God provided a way for you to be forgiven and go to Heaven. Jesus Christ died on a cross and rose again to pay the debt for your sins and take your punishment. What you must do is Repent, which means to say you are sorry to God and turn away from your sins. Then put your complete Trust in Jesus Christ. Only then will you be accepted into Heaven, not because you’re a good person, but because you’re a bad person who’s been forgiven. Please give this some thought. Your Eternal Destination depends on it.
2006-07-13 15:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by fishinforsouls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world is condemned, so it cannot be made better. In the book of Revelation we are told that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. The only survivors of the tribulation to come will be those souls that have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We are in the last times and things are getting worse, not better. I suggest you start making plans today for your eternal future by receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior and then spreading the word about his saving grace.
2006-07-13 15:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I change the world for my job. I take time off in between to try and make the world better here!
2006-07-13 15:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exchanging ideas and getting subjects out of the closet, seems a neccesary step in changing the world.
2006-07-13 15:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by lifelover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep.It's an addiction.I told myself half an hour ago that I was going to do something else.Guess it will get old after a while,like everything else,and I will be able to go outside again.Sigh.
2006-07-13 15:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by kimberli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love being on here every so often.I even converted to a new religion yesterday because someone here pointed me to the Fairy God called Giggles!
2006-07-13 15:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't consider it a waste of time, but more like a past time, depending on how much time you actually spend here.
2006-07-13 15:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by mamacita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been helped with everything from buying a used car to how to get through a video game because of this. its only a waste of time if you let it.
2006-07-13 15:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by narcolepticcats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!...because some people are accepting the truth and taking new directions towards life to be productive!.......
2006-07-13 15:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋