I see why you're so happy. Your whole life is like child hood. Dont worry. I wont ruin your make believe fantasy. Tell your Skydaddy(God) I said hello. Ahhhhhh, how cute. I have a new name for you. Adult Children. Dont forget to read your fairy tale book(bible)
2006-07-15 18:53:15 · 18 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Proverbs: The fool has said in his heart there is no God
2006-07-15 18:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this answers your question or not, but one of the main reasons that I believe in Christianity is that the people who knew Jesus were willing to be tortured to death rather than change their story that they saw Jesus return from the dead.
If the apostles were lying about seeing the resurrected Christ, then why didn't they take back their story when they were individually being tortured to death? Every one of the apostles (Except John, who died a natural death in exile on Patmos), were killed for their faith. Wouldn't a liar recant this story to save his own life?
What did the apostles have to gain by making it all up? What good does fame do for a dead person?
I accept the apostles' story because the witnesses were creditable.
PS: Yes, I have heard the crack about suicide bombers, but the main difference between the modern bombers & the apostles are: (1) the bombers did not see Mommand personally, so they are not eye-witnesses to anything (Unlike Peter, & Paul, who claimed to see Jesus alive with their own eyes and then died rather than take it back); and, (2) the bombers are killing innocent people (others) for their faith, not suffering for it (I assume that blowing yourself up is quick & painless compared with being crucified.).
2006-07-15 19:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing that makes this extra cute, is that the Bible itself confirms what you are saying:
"When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways" (1 Cor. 13:11).
What could be more childish than "I believe because I hope it's true"?
2006-07-15 19:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know.... it is no harder to believe that there is a God, than to believe that there isn't. If you have no faith, why do you buy a lettery ticket...there is a chance you can win. I pesonally like fairytales.... have you ever noticed one that ended horribly??? I am an adult child, because God tells us to be...to have "childlike faith" If you don't beleive in God, that is your choice. For your sake, I hope you are right...that way... hell won't be waiting for you. If God exists.... like I have faith he does...you are screwed, blued and tattoed. Just like American express...don't leave Earth without Him. You and I can argue our points all day, but neither one us us will budge, but at the end of the day, I am happy and I will sleep well knowing that if Jesus comes back while I am sleeping, I won't have to go through all the misery that the non-beliver will. "Every knee shall bow, every tongue shall confess..........."
2006-07-15 19:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by scooter_trash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what does atheism teach? What are the principles for the consideration of man kind?
Be mean to other people? Ridicule? Mock others?
Thank you, and you don't have to ruin anything for us.
Believing in God's Goodness changes things. But first you have to believe in Him.
2006-07-15 19:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what your beliefs are. Just respect the fact that each of us have the right in America to believe and respond to any religion we like. Enjoy your freedom to do so but don't belittle Christians by talking down to them for choosing Christ.
2006-07-15 19:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by bankster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'The lady doth protest, too much!" Shakespeare.
God is, and has, many names, and for some, the name is Rumplestiltskin, while for others, it is Jack!
You can deny God, but, God acknowledges you!
One thing is certain, that He is in every foxhole and, in the thoughts of everyone at the moment of their passing, no matter how much they deny it now!
2006-07-15 19:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think the Bible is a fairytale? Why do you deny the existence of God? Tell me. I'm curious to hear what you have to say.
2006-07-15 18:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im atheist but someone asked me if I had a fairy God mother, I said, "No, but I got an uncle I'm suspicious of."
2006-07-15 18:58:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in GOD then why does it matter to you what a Christian believes?
Why would you waste your time here in the Religion and Spirituality section if you don't believe in GOD or a "Religion"?
Your endeavor seems pointless and aimless and, above all, senseless.
2006-07-15 18:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋