28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality,[c] wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving,[d] unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.
Romans 1:28-31 (New King James Version)
2006-07-21 05:37:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Good to see ya in the New Testament for a change. Talk to ya about Mon or Tue. God bless you and yours.
2006-07-21 05:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 7⤊ 5⤋
Death as mentioned is meant as spiritual death. You will not be given everlasting life in Heaven.
As for the hate filled question you pose, I believe you are the typical lib. Accuse others of that which you are guilty.
Aetheists are the ones running around telling everyone there is no God. If this is true, what do you have to fear from Christians??
If there is no God, then why do you worry about what is said in the Bible?
The book should have NO relevance to your life at all.
Seems to me that you are the one injecting your opinions on others. Demeaning and degrading others for what they believe.
Often I encounter people with ideas and opinions and thought with which I disagree. It's not difficult to say "sorry, not interested" and walk away.
Maybe you should try it sometime. I bet you sleep better.
2006-07-21 05:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by shaker454 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind
Your own posting proves that God does not bully or control people. He gives us a CHOICE. The problem is many do not take the responsibility of their choice. It is so much easier to blame God.
2006-07-21 05:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Di-USA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all Christians or perhaps Christians customarily hate atheists. not all atheists are even atheists customarily hate Christians or Muslims. it fairly is a small, yet very vocal minority on the two aspects that keeps issues stirred up. I truthfully have countless remarkable Christian acquaintances who're eye-catching people to talk to, and that i've got countless Muslim and atheist and pagan acquaintances who're eye-catching to talk to. the element they have in worry-loose is they are good conversationalists, faith although. What ought to describe the Christ-like habit? utilising the Bible or Holy e book in question as a magic 8-ball to justify a pre-latest hatred.
2016-11-02 11:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you not know people like this? Are they atheist or Christians? Yes, there were even Christians who acted like this in Paul's day, but the majority then and now are atheists without moral compasses.
The difference is that Paul reached out to help them. In this passage Paul is referring to those that refused to be helped. Instead of wasting time trying to convince someone whose mind is closed, move on and leave them to their own self-destruction. I concur. But that doesn't say I should "be mean". I simply state my peace and move on as instructed. Having done so, I'm outta here.
2006-07-21 05:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by byhisgrace70295 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And since today it's hard to acknowledge that description is true, then you get messages like this, where believers think they know more about me (an atheist) than myself:
"For there is nobody who can claim they really don't believe there is a God, they can only claim they wish there wasn't a God, and then rebel against Him by disobeying his commands."
Are you surprised that some claim "atheists do not exist"?
2006-07-21 05:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by Oedipus Schmoedipus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It cuts both ways. In my experience, give either group the internet, and virtual knives will be flying. But yes, Christians who actually read the Bible, which occsionally happens, will use it as an excuse for many kinds of behavior that wouldn't necessarily be excused by the rules of etiquette. I get Leviticus thrown at me a lot, which enables me to condemn them for their cotton/poly blend shirts!
2006-07-21 05:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But Paul is not saying he hates Athiests, he's just saying that these are things that mark an athiest. For there is nobody who can claim they really don't believe there is a God, they can only claim they wish there wasn't a God, and then rebel against Him by disobeying his commands.
2006-07-21 05:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul isn't talking about the Atheists.
Paul is describing God’s action toward a believing sinner in view of the shed blood of Christ.
2006-07-21 08:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very simply states that they REFUSED the knowledge of God and that he destroyed them thru others.
He has did that plenty of times in the bible.
Makes ya wonder it could still happen today .
2006-07-21 05:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by Quelynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where in there does it say that Believers don't have to love everyone? It says that God gave them over to their practices.
As Christians we are still required to "love our neighbor" and "be good to those who persecute you".
2006-07-21 05:48:57 · answer #11 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋