He gave us one life, 80 years average.
He gave us one book only.
He doesn't wan't to CLEARLY prove his existence in any other way
And all non-believers are destined to hell.
How can such God be real?
2006-09-09 01:54:54 · 31 answers · asked by mathewthere 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm an atheist. I just don't find "god" logical.
2006-09-09 02:01:12 · update #1
Why would he trough non-believers to hell? It's his own fault if he wasn't able to provide them with evidence. It's his own fault if he didn't "open their eyes".
2006-09-09 02:04:40 · update #2
trough=throw*
2006-09-09 02:05:15 · update #3
It is for us to choose whether or not to believe in his existence. He wisely chooses not to meddle with our affairs (too much) and leaves the Earth (for the most part) to us. But he still has influence on us, a spiritual influence, through the device of the Holy Spirit. But then again...
Man by nature feels lost and alone without a guide or leader throughout life. If man is without any guidance or leadership, he stumbles amidst the darkness and will inevitably fall. But man has created leaders, beings for him to look up to, entities that he appointed more powerful than man himself. That is why we have idols; that is why we have God. But then again...
God has hundreds of teachings and laws, all recorded in the Holy Bible, which he passed on to humans through his physical form, Jesus the Christ. But (think about this) if we created God and all other idols and deities, then wouldn't that mean that we are teaching ourselves? If a man speaks his word to a fellow man, he is not heard with attention and is dismissed and unconsidered. But if he channels his word through a god, an idol with many followers, then his word can be heard and he is recognizes, for the most part, throughout the population of the followers of this god. How can such a God be real, you ask? That is for Him to know, and for you to discover the truth.
2006-09-09 02:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by Display Name 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) He gave us one life, yes, but He didnt state an average life span, although many thousands of years ago, Man did live up to 950 years (Noah). Today, averages are scientific guesses based on a number of variables made up by human beings.
2)Yes, you are right again. But He certainly didn't give us specific instructions how to live so that we can all be totally successful in everything we do. Only Man can develop strategies, programs for 'good living'. And everyone have their own definitions of what is 'good living'.
3)He doesn't have to 'prove' His existence. The Bible is already proof. However, it's a challenge to bring the 'right' message to people based on God's Word, not that it's difficult, but that people who 'handle' God's Word need to be desiring to seek after God's messages only, not just some human devised standard(s) to understand God's Word.
4)No, not necessarily. I do hope though, that before you get to that point in your life where you know your going to die soon, any minute, that you'd have surrendered your life to Him, whether in the presence of another believer, who would pray an acceptance prayer for you, or else privately, betw you and God, you pray for your salvation. Btw, even if you do ask for salvation, before you die, it doesn't mean you stop sinning, there is such a thing as 'positional salvation' (fixed), and 'progressive salvation' (daily you need to work on your habits, etc...).
Yes, I am 'real'. God is too.... I hope this helps.
2006-09-09 09:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by thru a glass darkly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some countries in Africa the average maximum age is just little above 30.
Mankind made many inscriptions, scrolls, books, whatever about many gods.
For many people every smallest particle they are willing to accept it's existence, is the proof of god.
The threat of hell and reward of heaven is a kind of manipulation and mental abuse that was an attempt to prevent the need of physical punishment in history of mankind.
God was an early attempt to explain our existence and that of the world we live on. God exists in the heads of many people, and that gives this virtual spirit a hell of a lot of power.
Not everything that really doesn't exist, doesn't exist for real.
2006-09-09 09:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Caveman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just so you know, God did not give us ONE book. The Bible is a collection of 66 books (and letters) written over the period of about 1600 years by men, most of whom never met or knew each other. What I mean by written by men (as I am sure you will be quick to notice I said that) is that these men were either recording historical fact or recording what God Himself was showing or telling them (like a secretary). If I have my secretary dictate a letter for me and send it to you, you would say you got a letter from Bags even though I never touched pen to paper. Just because my secretary did the actual typing for me does not negate the fact the letter was from me. All 66 books share the same theme and ALL (100%) of the prophesies have come to pass or are still waiting to happen. Find me one other prophet in history with a 100% accuracy rate.
2006-09-09 09:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bags 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Matthew dear,
God gives us eternity. It is up to us if we decide to live at 1200 Heaven Boulevard or 1300 Hell's Road.
He gave us 66 books. In one of those books says that the world could not contain all the books that could have been written.
He will prove his existence if you look for it. He says that those searching for him with all their hearts shall find him.
Yes, all non-believers are destined to hell. (Believe is a choice.)
Your choosing not to believe in God doesn't make him less real.
You were given a Christian came. Do you really doubt God, or are you only rebelling against your parents?
2006-09-09 09:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by metamorphosisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is so real, He is the one that woke you up this morning, he is the one that watches over you at night when you sleep, He provides you with your meals, provides a roof over your head etc... He gave us more than one Book, if you are refering to the Bible as only one book then my dear you are sadly mistaken, cause the Bible is made up of many books combined into one Book. God is all around you, all you need to do is call on him, cause he is always with you, and by the way he watches over all fools and Babies, and I think you may fall into the fools catergory. Call on him, ask him for something and he will give it to you, that will prove to you that God our Father in Heaven is so alive and real. God Bless you.
2006-09-09 09:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by bdancer43 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you ever read that one book? Cuz if u did you wouldn't even have to say ur third thingie there about proving his existence cuz U would understand by now. And the fourth thing is also untrue. All who knowingly reject him are destined for hell. But maybe He'll have pity on you cuz ur just plain dumb.
2006-09-09 08:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all non-believers go to hell. Only ones like you that have the intelligence to discern that there is. You only need the faith the size of a mustard seed. How difficult is that? Quit being so analytical. Dufus. You say your an atheist, well you're all so stupid.
2006-09-09 09:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are wrong..... he gives us ETERNAL life if we believe in Jesus Christ; that he died on the cross; rose in 3 days, and now sits at the right hand of the Father. Look around you. He PROVES his existence every minute of every day. The birth of a child.... the trees.... the flowers.... the sun.... miracles.... do you really think it is possible for MAN to do any of these things alone?
2006-09-09 09:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by Shelly Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you every participated in a church,read a book about god or do you just spout the jibberish from your head.I know why most suicide wounds are wounds to the head,the head give you the problem,shoot the head.
Try not to think too much,might be painful
2006-09-09 09:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by Bushit 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋