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It seems that as long as you believe in Him, you are forgiven and sent to Heaven
2006-09-30 03:06:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If god is all forgiving then why doesn't he forgive those of little faith???? And to answer your question I don't know as I'm not god.
2006-09-30 03:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We look at the outer man- the appearances- just because the man wore a robe and claimed christianity did not make him what he calimed- God looks at the heart.
Jesus said you will know them by therir fruits- I am in no place to judge this man's heart but one that is truly walking with the Lord would not be very likely to do something like this.
Forgiveness is a result of true repentance- Chritians don't have a free ticket to sin- you can't just walk around doing what you please because God will forgive you- it does not work that way and anyone who behaves like this , well- you know them by their fruit.
Repentence means taking responsibility for the sin, being accountable for the consequences of it- receiving discipline and correction, truly being sorry and turning away from that sin- part of "turning away" is finding out what the root of that sin is- why you went in that direction in the first place and seeking to change the attitudes , beliefs and motives that drove you in that direction in the first place.
It's a whole lot more than just saying "I'm sorry"
2006-09-30 10:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a surprise. Another catholic priest breaking the law......
I must admit that I find it funny that a "preist" steals from his flock... Its a very good metephor for christianity.
In Ireland and the rest of the world too, the cath priests like to screw little boys too..
I personally find religion incredibly insulting and the sooner it is wiped off the face of the earth the better.
Hope that was two cents worth..
2006-09-30 10:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by andy2kbaker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you believe in Him does not mean you will go to heaven. Even Satan believes in Him. The bible says you will know them by their fruits. There are many people who go to church just for the sake of saying they go. They go and play church and as soon as they walk out of the doors they live like they want to. We have to be the same person at all times. Only God knows peoples hearts. I think we will be surprised as to who makes it to heaven and even more surprised as to who doesn't
2006-09-30 10:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt' look at whatever that is but i just say that he already payed for what you did at the cross and you get it forgiven if you accept that. However if your doing something that is clearly wrong and you know it then your not forgiven for that cuz your obviously not sorry for that, or as well, things that are clearly wrong and that some people try to make sounds like its right so they have excuses
2006-09-30 10:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, thats the real let down of religion isn't it. They act better than the rest of us coz "they are forgiven" and they act above the real law as they "report to a higher power". These people are all lunatics and should be locked up.
On the other hand, if people like this are going to heaven then I'm glad i'm dammed to hell. I hear they have ladies with no clothes on there....
2006-09-30 10:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by rchlbsxy2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nonbelievers and Believers will be punished for sin. Many who claim to be Christians contradict themselves and do exactly what they preach to people NOT to do. If they are doing what He tells them not to, they obviously were never His children in the first place. God will have His way.
2006-09-30 10:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sofa P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone "believes in him" what is he/she believing? Evil and riteous people go to church and they are judged like everyone else. Church members don't receive any discounts or special deals from God. The important thing is what is in our hearts and minds..... our intentions, thoughts, and actions.
2006-09-30 10:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by farahwonderland2005 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of evil are hidden because of 'church' i am certain that God will look further than the umberella of it all..He wont just say ah well this person went to church twice a week - tis ok if he murders or abuses...no of course not.
Even in confession if you dont mean it but say it..the priest has to accept it, but God sees your soul
2006-09-30 10:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by theoldecrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD will do what GOD will do. He says that he will "have mercy upon who he has mercy". It depends on if people have actual true, heart felt conversions. God judges the intent of a mans heart. Just because someone SAYS they are a Christian doesnt mean they truly are...only God knows that for certain...and its up to him to judge and condemn
2006-09-30 10:09:50 · answer #10 · answered by heresyhunter@sbcglobal.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok this is my opinion.....when someone does this they only betray themselves in the long run. They have let themselves down and this will walk with them when everyone else has forgotten about the incident.
I don't think God needs to punish them they have already done it to themselves.
2006-09-30 10:25:01 · answer #11 · answered by aliviel27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋