KJV the bible says in 2:12-14. Too long to type, but you can look it up.
2006-10-05 07:49:11 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry guys, I forgot to tell you the book, its,First Corinthians 2:12-14.
2006-10-05 08:49:17 · update #1
They cannot understand the things of God for they are blinded by satan. Not sure what scripture you was looking at but would love to know it.
2006-10-05 07:52:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
2:12-14 of what? You seem to have left the book out. But, even with that, I'm pretty sure it doesn't say "One MUST call themself a Christian in order to understand things of God". Even if that were the case, that's putting Christianity in a really tough spot... there are so many different definitions for the same thing. (As bobkgin pointed out earlier today... "Fear of God") And, that also puts Abraham in a really tough spot... considering he was a Pagan before becoming faithful to the Biblical God. As were others. It would also mean God respects those who label themselves, yet the same Bible says he is a respector of no one. And that he will show mercy on those HE wants to show mercy to... not the one's his current followers deem are deserving of it.
2006-10-05 08:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being an Atheist who is very observant, I shall blow your mind with the following statement:
How should I be able to understand the "things of God"....when not even you Christians can understand it?? I cannot tell you how many times I have heard a Christian respond to a question with "You cannot understand the way of God. No one can."
So whats the point of your question?? I cant understand and neither can you.
2006-10-05 07:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think most of us non-Christians can understand the things of God just as easily as Christians could understand things in other religions. but the truth is its not about understanding, its about believing;
I can understand Dr. Seuss books, but I don't believe in Sneetches or Thing 1 and Thing 2.
and for the gal a couple of people up: I am not blinded by Satan, I have no Satan. He was made up by someone else.
2006-10-05 08:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by fish lips 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. The Bible is supposedly his Word written down. It's been translated into plenty of accessible languages. I understand the Bible quite well. Which is exactly why I reject it as a fairy tale.
2006-10-05 07:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Even the people who call themselves Christian do not understand the things of God. No one understands unless it is given to him to understand
2006-10-05 07:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
LOL to Blue... Can't look it up, don't have a bible. Hey, isn't that the book that explains conception and pregnancy ?
2006-10-05 07:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by Hey Polly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, because christians have a monopoly on all things God.
I think they might even have a trademark.
2006-10-05 07:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure other religions can. Every religion thinks they have the one true path to God. Who's right? Who knows?
2006-10-05 07:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I'm not a Christian, why would I want to?
2006-10-05 07:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋