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2006-09-26 08:20:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
gjstoryteller: It was NOT a sweeping generalization as I provided context. Apparently you couldn't be bothered to actually read the context.
2006-09-26 09:06:19 · update #1
One thing I know gays aren't gay at all.
So compared to them religious are more gay.
2006-09-26 08:33:49 · answer #1 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What It Really Takes to Be Happy
JEHOVAH, “the happy God,” and Jesus Christ, “the happy and only Potentate,” know best of all what it takes to be happy. (1 Timothy 1:11; 6:15 - Thus, it comes as no surprise that the key to happiness is found in God’s Word, the Bible.—Revelation 1:3; 22:7.
In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes what it takes to be happy. He states: “Happy are those” who (1) are conscious of their spiritual need, (2) mourn, (3) are mild-tempered, (4) hunger and thirst for righteousness, (5) are merciful, (6) are pure in heart, (7) are peaceable, (8) are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and (9) are reproached and persecuted for his sake.—Matthew 5:3-11.
In a nutshell: Avoid “the works of the flesh,” and cultivate “the fruitage of [God’s] spirit.” To be happy, one needs to yearn to have a close relationship with God. A person who strives to attain this will fit Jesus’ description of a happy person.
Therefore, do not mistakenly conclude that happiness is beyond your reach. Granted, at present you may be lacking good health. You may be struggling to find a successful career. Maybe your wallet is not so full as it used to be. Nevertheless, take courage; you have no reason to despair. God’s Kingdom rule will solve these problems and hundreds more. Indeed, soon Jehovah God will make good on his promise expressed by the psalmist: “Your kingship is a kingship for all times indefinite . . . You are opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing.” (Psalm 145:13, 16.)
If you would like further information on how to live the happiest life, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
They also offer free home Bible studies. You can learn how you can enjoy a happier life now by living by Bible principles and eternal happiness in God's Paradise earth in the future.
2006-09-26 09:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a sweeping generalization. "Happiness" and "contentment" are personal matters - those things that we make for ourselves. Consequently, there are happy and unhappy people in all walks of life, all religions, and all non religious beliefs. A better question might be, "Does your religion make you happy? Are you satisfied with all it's aspects? Are you happy and content when others disrespect you for your belief system? Has your religious beliefs ever brought you harm?"
2006-09-26 08:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they can't find instructions on how to be happy in a book
2006-09-26 08:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha, they are repressed and worry about excuses more than making differences in the world.
2006-09-26 08:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure there are many trhat are happy
2006-09-26 08:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋