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you would say the bible is full of holes, you would say christianity is blind, our cause doomed, but one thing that cannot be denied is the change in a person's life when they become a true believer:
I had a friend whom I witnessed to for over a year, he believed that there was no God, and I thought nothing would get through to him,he was a good debator and had all the good and difficult questions to throw at me,but one thing I told him I said "if you REALLY want to know if there is a GOD simply ask him", several months after i told him this he called me up out of the blue and told me the story of a life and death situation and he sincerely called out to God, he asked me what should he do to be a Believer I told him 1 simple prayer is all it takes and a sincere heart. the next day he showed up to church and he was never the same since, the change was like night to day. a guy that used to curse drink, have sex, flip people off at stop lights, complete change, how do you explain that?

2006-08-05 16:52:21 · 13 answers · asked by here3 3 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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I would say, compulsion, and addiction were replaced with a compulsion and addiction to something else. That isn't saying that it's a bad thing, it just wouldn't work for me. Have a good night.
Add on: Sorry I almost forgot the first question, I would never say that there was no God as it can not be proved, nor can it be proved that there is a God.

2006-08-05 16:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

That really doesn't explain anything at all except for a conscious decision on the person's part to change his lifestyle. What does that prove? All it proves is that he himself disapproved or was unsatisfied with the "former" life he lived.
ANd you know what, I don't think a person is "transformed", I think that is nonsense.
I think a person is the exact same person, they have just changed their actions. I can abstain from alcohol, without converting to any religion, set aside AA, but that doesn't mean I am a different person. I can stop eating fattening foods, work out, lift weights and get myself fit-- a complete turnaround, a life changing experience....but I'm the EXACT same person I always was, the only thing which has changed are my outward actions and appearences.
Most everyone calls out to God when they are in a life threatening situation--it is a knee jerk reaction because we don't know what else to do and we are looking for any help we can get--some power, some divine spirit to help us. Unfortunatly, I believe it is in vain and we are just talking to ourselves. I believe this through my own observation of life on earth. If we all call out to God, why does he do such a complete failure of a job at helping those who really deserve it in their time of need. You can't deny this fact, try as you may to justify it.

2006-08-05 17:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Really...so with such a large population of Christians, you really think road rage is never from them? And your friend used to have sex? Wow...so by that you mean Christians don't do such a thing? So in few generations you'll be extinct? ; )

This sounds so made up... Else he was an agnostic anyhow as they are usually more middle of the road on belief as it is. He clearly was not an atheist.

So how much was your commission for this one?

2006-08-05 17:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0 0

While constant pressure (which I don't think anyone has the right no matter the belief system to compromise a persons free will as such) may sway some it usually turns most people off. What you said does not change my non-belief in any deity.

2006-08-05 17:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0 0

What religion you are will not determine what kind of person you are. It may help you to see what it good and right, but it will not change who you are. I am not Christian, but many, here and otherwise, have tried to change me. But I cann fit a square into a circle. If I am good and kind, then whether I believe in Jesus or not shouldn't matter to anyone else.

2006-08-05 16:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ah, Christians! For whom one good, heartfelt anecdote trumps a thousand rigorous scientific studies!

Not that scientific studies are involved here...and if your friend is happier now, well, good for him. I've just heard of a lot of recovering Christians who couldn't be happier as atheists, agnostics or skeptics, as you call them. I guess it depends on the person, and on the conditions...

2006-08-05 19:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

And what about the Christians that us atheists have managed to convert away from the KKK? Huh? The only difference is that we don't brag about it. Sheesh. (Yes, I realise that that was tantamount to bragging about it, but who cares? And then there is our copy-paste friend from above who would not even know what 'tantamount' means.)

2006-08-05 17:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Agnostics question gods existence, we don't flat out say there is no god. And I say the guy converted, what else is there to say about it?

2006-08-05 16:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 0 0

I would love to see all the "atheists" here consider C.S. Lewis, who once was an atheist. He wrote a logical book you might consider reading called MERE CHRISTIANITY.

2006-08-07 22:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by Stable G 1 · 0 0

What about the millions of people killed in the name of xianity? If you are going to claim that your religion is beneficial regardless of inconsistencies and flaws, then show that on BALANCE it is truly beneficial.

2006-08-08 12:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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