so that they will be saved from the devil and evil demons
2006-09-26 07:23:44 · 13 answers · asked by michael 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope!
2006-09-26 07:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Yesterday's newspaper had a very interesting op-ed piece by Charles Krautheimer. I usually take issue with this conservative, but on this occasion, his words resonated like the bell in the Zendo. He talked about the irony of Muslims protesting with such viciousness statements that suggest their religion was spread through the sword. He noted that monotheism, in general, has a history of such behavior: all of monotheism.
And how can it be otherwise? By definition, monotheists hold one god, praise one god, hail one god. Each slice of the god pie has its supporters, doctors, lawyers, nurses, and soldiers. Each rallying to set their particular understanding above others and in the process...or perhaps to support the process...Denigrating the other two.
We have become such an intolerant species. Our intolerance is everywhere. We are offended by this or that, we are quick to point out what we see as inappropriate and somehow expect the other to learn from this lesson all the while blind to our own biases and cultural ways.
Frankly, at this point in my life, I have little need for such things. I am happy being present. I am happy with the great diversity on our planet. Its richness is so beautiful. Yet, the three spoiled children trying to play in the sandbox create a racket any sane person doesn't want to hear.
I wonder whether any god is worth this distraction, this pain, this suffering. Has civilization come to a point where god has become a hindrance to our peace and continued growth?"
2006-09-26 14:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by dontknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would think they would, but you have to remember that the devil is working overtime to do his deed. We all make mistakes but we must ask for forgiveness and mean it. God loves us no matter what. He died for us, and that is something pretty special, do you know any one else who has done that? Satan will creep up on any one within a blink of the eye. Tell everyone you know that the Lord is coming when? i do not know. Amen
2006-09-26 14:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by nieceofmissourifats 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my parents have been waiting for that bus you speak of to come for over 40 years
I left that bus stop of faith after about the 4th fake announcement Jesus was coming back
his own deciples were left and killed, why do we buy into it? Read Acts 5:34 onwards and see for yourself...it came to naught
christians live in hypocrisy...they show by their actions not words there is no God or heaven/hell
if so they would not be about killing others and hating when the command by Jesus was quite simple
Golden Rule
2006-09-26 14:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes but they should also know His Father because everything he did on the earth was to glorify His Father. Take a look at John 17:3
2006-09-26 14:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by wbyrnes2008 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Who knows that the end of the world is coming?
2006-09-26 14:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Frodo the space bard 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
So your question is, "shouldn't people alter their views to be consistent with mine?" Why don't you take your lord jesus and shove him up your ***?
2006-09-26 14:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone know or believes. There will be those who will be scornfully laughing until it is to late......For those of us that know we look forward to the day with gladness!!
2006-09-26 16:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by AcePrincess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Key word being KNOW
I KNOW it's not
2006-09-26 14:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
what if your wrong you wasted your life good luck with all that i like balls
2006-09-26 14:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by Aaron c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋