instead of pastafarianism. Scientists have stated that there is less flaws in it than Christianity, you see for yourself at venganza.org .
So...if you can give me a good, solid reason that doesn't sound like your just a brainwashed robot who has had the 'logic' of the bible god injected into the back of your head I will convert!
2006-09-25 13:29:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heaven or hell...I have chosen. I get my beer volcano and stripper and don't have any flaws in my belief...Sounds like your not the better man in this argument mate.
2006-09-25 13:41:40 · update #1
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him." (Proverbs 26:4)
2006-09-25 13:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Elmo - It's a choice. I have chosen to follow God and become a Christian. I have no other "good reason" to give you. I know I have Eternal Life waiting for me - I have hope. I guess I could say instead of hopelessness and just getting by day to day - I now have hope, God's forgiveness and Heaven.
2006-09-25 20:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You don't HAVE to believe in anything. Whatever belief there is, Christianity, atheism, Judaism, Islam, The Church of Elvis, nobody can say what is right for you. No belief is better than the other. You follow the path that you are drawn to, as long as you are hurting nobody. People can disagree with me (and they do) and that is still no better than the next opinion.
BTW, my path is Christianity.
2006-09-25 20:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why would you want someone to try to convert you?
I couldnt care less what religion you believe in. i dont believe converting you would "saving" you by any means. Personaly i believe in Jesus, God, heaven, the works, but i think you'll be able to get in heaven no matter what religion you are.
believe in what you CAN believe in.....if youre practically asking people to convert you i cant help but think your hearts not really into pastafarianism.
blessed be and PLUR
2006-09-25 20:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by [(anti) social butterfly] 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many people have asked, "Why should I believe in God?"
But that is not the real issue:
for "the demons believe in God and they tremble." James 2.19
The real issue is to believe in Jesus Christ as the savior of the world.
THE FIRST REASON:
The inferior quality of life of the non-Christian.
"There is no peace says my God to the wicked" (Isaiah 57:21)
Peace can be defined as a tranquility of soul which is relaxed and free from inner chaos, doubt and confusion. Jesus taught that He offers a unique quality of "peace" which can not be found in the sphere of the "world." (see John 14:27)
In Ecclesiastes, Solomon speaks of a quality of life which is "wearisome"
All things are wearisome; Man is not able to tell it. The eye is not SATISFIED with seeing, nor is the ear filled with hearing. (Ecc. 1:8) This word wearisome speaks of "soul fatigue", which is simply the frustration of having no real peace in one's life.
"vanity of vanities, ...all is vanity." (Ecc. 1:2)
This word indicates "emptiness" and indicates that the quality of life which does not relate to God on His terms will be filled with emptiness... no real purpose or fulfillment in one's existence.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus indicates that the quality of life of the unbeliever is weary and under a heavy burden.
Weary translates a Greek word which indicates an inner struggle to the point of soul fatigue (again, frustration). The heavy burden refers to that "inner need" which doesn't go away; it continually presses down on the soul with the ever-increasing pressure of life's futility. Together these add up to a ceaseless search for happiness, "going round in circles" looking for "something" and never really finding it.
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In John, Jesus speaks of the blindness of the soul.
"He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going." (John 12:35) Again, this communicates that "wandering" and aimlessness of the soul. Then, at 1 John 2:11, we find that the one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going because spiritual darkness has blinded his eyes. Again, no direction in life.
At Hebrews 2:15, the writer speaks of the non-Christian as one who is "in slavery all their lives" because of fear of death.
This refers to that "unknown quantity" which men fear when they have no answer that really "satisfies" the soul. Paul talks about the non-Christian's view of death: "...that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope." (1 Thes. 4:13) They have no knowledge and therefore no real confidence or even hope of what will happen when they die; which only contributes to the confusion and frustration of life.
In Jeremiah 17:9, we discover that the heart is deceitful above all else and desperately "sick."
The non-Christian is stuck with the influence of this deceptive nature which can do nothing except contribute to the "insanity" of life - the weariness, emptiness, burden, and frustration of a life lacking a true relationship with the God of the Bible.
2006-09-25 20:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why take a title of any kind? Each person has their own connection with a higher power. Go with what is in your own heart and it will not fail you and ignor the intolerence of others.
2006-09-25 20:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by dreaming_again2002 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No one is forcing you to convert. It is ultimately your decision. If you are interested, read the Bible.
2006-09-25 20:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by resilience 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should stay Pastafarian because your yahoo answers wife is Pastafarian... and she likes pasta sauce... if ya know what I mean... hehe :P
j/k
2006-09-25 20:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by Whatever 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because they need your money to help spread AIDS.
(read : your $ goes to programs that prevent condom use and education programs)
Isn't that reason enough?
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2006-09-25 20:31:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Believe in Jesus because he is the only way to get to heaven.
2006-09-25 20:32:58 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋