2006-08-23 11:52:12 · 15 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dear Jay: Can we, first, eliminate the word Christianity and all sects of religion and spirituality? Because if we are going to keep using these names and give them priority over what is -behind them all - we will stay divided and pointing fingers at each other in judgement.
The only way to have more joy and bliss in life is through that "thing" that is standing behind All religious groups. That "Truth thing". . . that man keeps interpreting and re-interpreting until the Truth has been divided, subdivided and fragmented into bits and pieces that are in collision with each other.
There is that "thing" that was spoken by the Holy Spirit into the ears of Confuscious, Socrates, Buddha, and Jesus. "The Christ (Messenger) takes many forms." They all speak the same TRUTH - but expressed through their individual personalities. The Holy Spirit and Jesus called for worship of our Creator/Father and peaceful, happy fellowship with each other. Never did They instruct us to sit together and INTERPRET what They had said. . .!
If we are confused by some of what They spoke, then our duty is to individually ask Them for clarification. Either through meditation, prayer, communion, or outright - through the mind - asking for Them to join us and instruct us on the points of confusion and misunderstanding. A simple invitation to Them is all you need do. Then you, secondly, need to learn how to hear Them answer your questions. Once you can hear Them, you have no need to interpret. Churches, temples, mosques can be used for worship services and fellowship! Jesus would rather that you learn to worship your Creator/Father than Himself. "Worship and awe should be reserved for the Father." Jesus desires that you use Him to instruct you and that you love Him for - His Love of you!
Remember this . . .everyone was taught the same thing by the Holy Spirit up through to the time of Jesus. Once the Holy Spirit had taught Him, He became the teacher for everyman. Other teachers abound. Find the one to YOUR liking. If asked, the Holy Spirit will guide and lead you to the teacher who is best for you - at a given time.
Joy and bliss are reached through the Word ; although spoken to you by different teachers, the word remains the same - if the teacher is genuine. "Their One-ness can be recognized."
Jesus would like you to learn the singular message He teaches:
"There is no death because the Son of God is like his Father. Nothing you can do can change Eternal Love. Forget your dreams of sin and guilt, and come with me instead to share the resurrection of God's Son. And bring with you all those whom He has sent to you to care for - as I care for you."
You can read his words and benefit from them without accepting him into your life.
How to hear the Holy Spirit and Jesus is a small lesson, itself. If you ask about this, I will enter into the Answers section of your question.
2006-08-23 12:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lana S (1) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, being a Christian is a hard life to live the joy and bliss comes after
2006-08-23 18:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Eye of Innocence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is the only way to have less joy and bliss in this life, with the promise of eternal joy and bliss in the afterlife. My opinion is that we only have one life to live, and I'm not going to waste it worshiping "God" only to find there is nothing in the end. I choose to embrace life. I'm going to enjoy places like Las Vegas.
2006-08-23 18:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of joy & bliss in ones life is entirely up to the individual, & is not dependant on any one religion.
2006-08-23 19:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist, but I'll compare my joy and bliss levels to a Christian any day.
2006-08-23 18:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just eternal bliss and joy
2006-08-23 18:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by foxray43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so,specially if u live Christianity in the right way, because or belief is a life u live and not charter as other religions, u can live it in your own convenience...God looks to the wills and not to the acts...
2006-08-23 18:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Salbeeh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does'n matter if you christian or something else this only the label and you are divided by society to suite them their puporse after all you look deep inside who you are ang that what it counts like they say it's not that gold what shines.when you know who youre being humble honest love evrybody like dean martin sings helps .joy is natural state of being and bliss when you married god and even push yourself to this point i have no will god's will it is my will then evrything goes on autopilot.like when you sleep and precentage grows in the bank.when your mind is frozen like the like in the winter time god moves forward and is greeting his children from slumber and we have party in christ counsciousness bless and have happy rebirthing in christ i love you tooo
2006-08-23 19:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately people will say yes. but there are many paths that lead to more joy in life.
2006-08-23 18:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats stupid
its like sayin will the pope come back 4rm the dead
ur faith in w/e religion is the best not only christianity
2006-08-23 18:58:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋