Christians do you have difficulty explaining Trinity to non-Christians? Do you wish your religion didn't have Trinity so that non-Christians would be willing to accept Christianity more easily?
Basically this is how it sounds to me. God is One, but God has a son, and that son is Jesus, Jesus is a person (who like everybody eats and goes to relieve himself), then there is Holy Spirit, but they are all 3 are One!
2006-10-02 12:49:52 · 16 answers · asked by ATK 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sounds more like a crowded room than One God.
2006-10-02 12:51:25 · update #1
Don't you think God would prefer to communicate clearly than sending indicators about Trinity? Afterall religion is the most straight forward thing in life (at least for us Muslims).
2006-10-02 12:57:04 · update #2
I am a Christian Jehovah's Witness and I agree with you that they are not a trinity. The trinity was never taught in Christianity while Jesus was alive. It is never mentioned or even implied in the Bible.
2006-10-02 14:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope--Not at all!
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The word trinity is not in the Bible, but the indicators certainly are.
Look up Psalm 45, and Psalm 110. Both indicate THE GOD speaking to
"HIS OTHER".....also......The Trinity is indicated in 1 John 5:7 if you are using
a King James Bible (others have removed or altered same).
In the Old Testament see Isaiah 44:6 --- and His redeemer I am ---.
and Isaiah 45:11 --- And His maker --.
My favourite indicator is 1 Corinthians 15:28 ! At some point The Trinity will once
again unite because THEN there will be no need for The Trinity !
Water appears as a liquid, steam, and ice. All three are one.
A Clover leaf has three segments, it is but ONE clover.
In both situations above, three are one. Why can't THE GOD do the same?
2006-10-02 12:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the setting and how it's being asked. Altough I taste a bit of sarcasm in your question, it does not alter me. I never had problems explaining this topic to others, simply because I am generally not interested in doing so. Either you believe, or you don't. I don't exercise proselytism.
I could also ask Muslims in this setting if they have difficulty explaining certain verses (harsh, rude and denigrating towards 'infidels') from the Koran to non-Muslims, so that these would be more willing to accept Islam more easily. But, what's the purpose, this would only incite people or make relations between religions bad. So, I don't.
In a more academic setting or between friends these topics can be discussed but then you know that the others respect you, whatever their religion. Or you should rephrase your question and just ask what you want to ask, with no hidden agenda.
I truly respect the religion of Muslims and hope you respect that of the 2.1 billion Christians (with all its variety).
2006-10-02 13:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Yuri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never understood all the misconception about the Trinity. It seems like a basically straightforward concept, and I don't even believe it. I think most of the discussion among Christians, and between Christians and others regarding the Trinity is just a bunch of hairsplitting.
2006-10-02 12:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand the question. The bold print is clear, but that other stuff you added below sort of answers your own question. Doesn't it?
1.God is the judge.
2.Jesus is the lawyer.
3.You and I are guilty and the penalty is death.
The judge (God) only listens and considers what the lawyer (Jesus)has to say. Both God and Jesus are officers of the court.
The Holy Spirit gives legal advice as needed.
Since we are guilty and we know it, we can only have the charges against us (death) stopped if our lawyer (Jesus) is accepted.
That's it.
The Trinity explained.
2006-10-02 12:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by I'm alive .. still 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainstream Christian Math: 1 god + 1 god + 1 god ≠ 1 God
Arian Christian Math: 1 god + 1 god + 1 god = 3 gods
Muslim Math: 1 God = 1 God
2006-10-02 13:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QURAN IT DENIES THAT Jesus is the son of God yet mistakenly still call him the Messiah.
The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary,was no more than God's apostle and his word which he cast to Mary. sura 4:171,Dawood
on other side.The Quran shows no understanding of the meaning of the title, "son of God." In the Quran, the words mean nothing more than to imply that God had sex. In the Bible this is not what the title means. In the Quran, Jesus is given the title of Messiah and yet denied the title of the son of God.The Bible clearly teaches that both of these titles go together.You should educate yourself on the differences between Islam and Christainity before you make your accusations and ask your questions.
2006-10-02 13:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus was asked if he was God, he never denied it.
When I am asked if Jesus is God - I never will either.
As for wishing no such thing as a trinity - you can't pick and choose religions and parts that make you happy.
follow every part of it, or else you are not a follower
2006-10-02 12:53:44 · answer #8 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's how I explain it.... There is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit of the Holy Ghost.... three separate entities, and ONE in purpose.
2006-10-02 14:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by voyagernj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the movie Oh God, they ask God whether Jesus is his son. God replies, "Jesus is my son. Buddha is my son. Mohammed is my son. The man who said there was no room at the inn is my son...and so is the one who charges $11 for a steak in this one."
2006-10-02 12:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋