I'm 19- I'd like to have lots of premarital sex, lots of drunken antics, not giving a ****, etc and then BAM! when I'm 35 I'll become "born-again" like GW Bush, for example. This way, I can still have fun (using the "I don't know better, I'm ONLY 19" hehe!) and then I get to act morally superior still. this I feel is the best approach to life- correct me if I'm wrong
2006-09-01 08:13:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure.
Hope it works out for you. I hear some of the new STD strains are a real bear though.
Good Luck
2006-09-01 08:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pablito 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't understand why you think christians could even act superior in any way but to lift Christ up as the center of all creation the only one that is deserving of praise. All the rest of us would be lost in our sin, and believe me I have had many, if it wasn't for Him. I guess because you are only 19 you think people are acting superior when they talk about the gift of salvation they have received because of that trust in Jesus Christ. We didn't do it, we couldn't do it, we recognized our limitations. We can never be good enough to deserve the Love of a Holy Being. Most of us if not all of us have done many things of which we are ashamed. God knows all about our sins and has forgiven us thru the shed blood of Jesus. It's not an exclusive club you are invited to receive the same gift.. Jim
2006-09-01 15:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not acceptable. God knows you heart. God knows when you are sincere to him and his word. Now don't think you can go on doing what your doing either because God is in the midst of everything, it's predestined as the bible states. At your age, I'd like to know why would you want to do that to yourself when all these diseases are out here. Honestly, I think you need some spiritual guidance and I will say a prayer for you. When you get sincere check out Psalms 51 and Psalms 71.
2006-09-01 15:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by DeZigns By Monique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't be the first. St Thomas Aquinas was the same and St Francis of Assisi (can't think of any girl saints just now but I'm sure there have been some).
What I would say is, always love yourself and other people as much as yourself; never treat someone with less respect than you feel you deserve and you'll do OK. Just don't expect God to entirely stand on one side. There are times when He steps in and says 'You could be a useful person to have on My side.'
2006-09-01 15:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though this sounds more like a political attack, more than a question, I'd say that Christianity has an open door "get out of Hell free" card, so if you feel that this is the way to live, no one can stop you, just keep in mind, that Christianity also says, that you have to MEAN IT when you "repent" at 35.
2006-09-01 15:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are living so deep into the last days that the end could come at any time. When it starts it will happen swiftly like a thief in the night. You really don't have the time to do anything but serve the true God, Jehovah. You will still have day to day living, but you should not waste it on things that are passing away.
2006-09-01 15:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's even more fun to act all morally superior while at the same time carrying on such shenanigans. You might give that a try.
2006-09-01 15:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noone is promised the next second of life. what if u dont make it to 35? life isnt all about being "care-free". there aint nothin wrong with a balance. have fun, but balance it with some solid mature growth.
im 48 and i still like to party my a-ss off at times. but im also a responsible person and enjoy every waking moment i get.
2006-09-01 15:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by mex-o-funk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow... um… wow... I can't believe this is even a question... I am actually completely speechless…
no wait… I thought of something to say…
it seems to me like you know it is wrong (which by the way it TOTALLY IS WRONG), but you are asking so that you can find someone else to support you and therefore blame your depravity on that person…
if you have to question if something is right, it probably isn’t…
2006-09-01 15:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to go to an addictive/sexually perverse/alcoholic hell, do you?
I've been there, found Spirituality when I was 36. That was 22 years ago. You don't have to do what I did.
Please be nice
Peace and Love
2006-09-01 15:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by digilook 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're wrong. God knows when you're sincere and when you're not. Planning to be reborn would most likely indicate that you are NOT sincere when you repent.
Edited to add: I know your question was sarcastic due to your 'morally superior' comment - but I forgive and I'll still pray for you. May God bless you, and may you find the happiness you're tyring to find.
2006-09-01 15:14:32 · answer #11 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋