Are Christians only mad about atheists who question God? Why?
I'm just asking questions here not trying to start anything
2006-07-14 05:17:59 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That would be Sarah the wife of Abraham, a person in the book of Genesis, in the Holy Bible.
2006-07-14 05:18:30 · update #1
Jews question G-d, we are expected too. Look at Abraham and Sodom and Gomorrah.
Noah is not held in the highest regard by Jews because he did not question G-d over the flood.
2006-07-14 05:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Christians are allowed to question God. Although we usually don't because we realize that God knows everything and therefore our own assertions would be pointless. Abraham in the Old Testament questioned God. See Genesis 18:15-17.
2006-07-14 05:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, no we are not suppose to ask God why, why, why, that is why He has given us the menu so we can read it. God is not coming from heaven and answer all the questions why. The Bible is our answer. And this also goes to Jews.
Sarah did not laugh at God, she laughed to the fact that she was over 60 and thought that was crazy. She did not believe what she herd from the mouth of the angel. Because she thought, an old lady like her to give birth...
So I think I would had laugh too because I might think is a joke.
And I do believe she is save, she is the mother of nations as God promised to Abraham. A laugh is not going to bring you to hell. She believe after all.
2006-07-14 05:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by Evy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions don't permit questioning God in the sense of wondering about the truth of the religion's doctrines or scriptures. If that happened, people would leave the religions and the religious leaders would lose their paychecks.
Don't worry about Sarah. The question is, did it really happen?
Christians defend their beliefs because they are afraid to be wrong. That would mean a complete change in lifestyle, on top of admitting to be wrong. Anyone with strong beliefs is the same.
The way out is to replace beliefs with direct knowledge and experience of God yourself. Lots of people have done this, and anyone who really wants this experience can have it. It can be a long road, depending on what wrong beliefs you have now.
The only solution is extreme honesty and an open mind. The rest is almost automatic.
2006-07-14 05:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by Baxter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st off, I am not "mad" at atheists who question God. I am concerned for their souls. I'm sure many Christians question God.....I know I do sometimes, but only to find out that His plan is perfect. If the situation had gone the way "I" wanted it to....it would have been a disaster! When I get to Heaven I will check to see if Sarah is there. My guess is that she is.
2006-07-14 05:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by Cathy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a Christian I questioned god. I know jews who do. It is normal to question your faith. I don't believe any of it now but can say that yes we can question god. That is one reason for confirmation because you are supposedly old enough to want to join the church. Baptism at birth is not. But it depends on who you talk to because there are extremists and then there are relaxed people who believe. Many normal Jews and Christians would say that it is OK to question god as this is a normal part of spiritual development. It's only the wacked out extremist nut jobs who say you can't do anything. Charles Merton is a cool Christian. I learned alot about Buddhism and Chuang Tzu by reading his books about Eastern thought. I know cool Christians and they don't care that I don't think that Jesus is god. He was a Jewish carpenter with cool teachings. Muslims think Jesus is a cool prophet. Christians are just Jews who think that the messiah already arrived. But they fight about everything amongst all their denominations...except for the cool ones.
2006-07-14 05:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ouros 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarah, known also as Sarai and Abraham known also as Abram before God had made a covenant between him and them. Yes, I know the story. No one knows for sure whether Sarah made it to heaven. It is assumed that she did since God went forth and provided her with a son whome she names Isaac.
I am not mad at athiests who question God. I get irritated at Athiests who feel the need to be hurtful when doing it. Just be respectful.
2006-07-14 05:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Michael F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judaism values questioning, as long as it is for the right reasons. Sarah went to heaven, yes, as do many people who question the justice of god's actions. Without questions, there is no learning. Questions designed to annoy or mock are not so good, though. If an atheist has questions, that's swell!
2006-07-14 05:21:21 · answer #8 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if I question him, but I "ponder" him all the time, I cant help it I think. No you are not allowed to question him, which makes sense. It goes against the whole faith part if you do, but I think I have found a loop hole with pondering. Hope he doesn't get upset wiht me, although asking a question is the least of my worries, I think. I don't get mad, unless if its done with disrespect or if its patronising. I don't like to be made feel like an idiot because i have religious beliefs. I will tell you this though I believe every christian on this site questions their faith and belief, if not move me a mountain, well not me God.
2006-07-14 05:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have questioned God many times, it was because my faith was weak. I don't mock God.
Why would Sarah not go to Heaven? She laughed, she was 100 years old and told she would have a child. She laughed. God got her though, she had to put up with a 2 year old. I call that getting even.
It is not a problem to ask, It is when it is mocking.
Do you know the difference????
2006-07-14 05:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Dead Man Walking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not mad at atheists for questioning God. I've been a Christian for 10 years and I've found myself questioning God at times. It's only human to doubt God.
2006-07-14 05:24:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋