If you beleive in God, do you beleive that you need to follow the bible?Read the bible? Learn the word? Preach? Teach ? evangelise? etc? I would like to know your pont of view. I know where I stand on this but where do you?
if you dont stand for something you will fall for everything.
2006-10-05 11:57:48 · 49 answers · asked by Bonchita 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i dont know. its like, the one thing i truely dont know.
2006-10-05 11:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by The infamous bongblaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe in God. I have a very personal relationship with my heavenly father. I read the Bible at least a little everyday. It is filled with comfort, answers, instructions, guidance basically everything you need to know before crossing into eternity someday. That day is different for everyone. Some have a long life while others are here for a short time. I am a servant of the Lord and seek to do his will. It is an interesting journey.
2006-10-05 12:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by AcePrincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stand for right and wrong, good and bad. I know the difference between these things. Certain religions have a hard time making that differentiation.
I am 100% faith-free, and yet I live a productive, happy and successful life - both personal and professional.
I do not feel the need to live by a set of archaic and outdated rules and doctrines. Christianity ( and most of the other religions) are cults in disguise, divisive and exclusionist in their nature.
The conflicts and wars throughout history are caused primarily by religious intolerances and people killing each other over who has the best imaginary friend.
Live your life well, but live it your way.
2006-10-05 12:04:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I believe in God. But I don't feel the need to read the Bible, preach, teach, or evangelize. As for following the Bible, some of the stuff yeah, (like not murdering, for example) but it's usually stuff that is governed by my own morals.
2006-10-05 12:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! I don't believe in GOD. The word "believe" suggests that some sort of faith without evidence is needed in order to accept that God exists. I have absolute irrefutable proof, and personal knowledge that God exists. Therefore, I don't believe... I KNOW!!Do I believe that I, or anyone follows the bible? NO!! The bible was written by very fallible MEN... who had their own agenda to put forth. The bible is not the "divine" word of GOD. It is at best a history lesson, on how to kill your fellow man.
Preach or teach? My great-grandfather once asked me, "Do you know what they call people who proselytize?" I shook my head negatively. He replied, "Proselytutes!! Why pester others with your religion?... Remember, one man's religion is another man's belly laugh.
The only things I stand for are, always being myself, and never interfering in other peoples lives!
2006-10-05 12:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that God is the expanding universe, its contents, and that which might exist beyond its borders. God is everything, I think.
By the way, I can't stand it when religious zealots personify God. It strikes me as arrogant and unimaginative when they do. Since we refer to God in the masculine form "He" does that make him male? Does he have a penis and testicles? I was always confused about this when younger.
My faith in God is synonymous with my faith in the idea that life should be preserved at all costs, that people are generally good, and that every living thing desires pleasure and deters suffering. That seems like a good enough reason to be excited about God.
To me God is life, time, consciousness, sleep, dreams, reactions, interactions, commas and periods, and all that other bullshit. Yes, God is also bullshit. God is as much an illusion as the material world. I think many things and I hope this makes some sense to someone.
2006-10-05 12:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by Gary 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do believe in God and Jesus. I believe that the Lord is not looking to change ones personality, likes or dislikes. He is looking to add to them. When a person asks for forgiveness for their sins, and has a clear sky between them and the Lord, their spirit becomes alive in them. When we are in our spirit, we get a sense of peace in our beings, when this happens the Lord is then able to work His will through us.Gal 5:16 "Walk by the Spirit and you shall no means fulfill the lust of the flesh" So to answer your questions yes we need to read the bible not for mere knowledge but for nourishment. When we become mature as Christians, we naturally will minister the Word to those in need. Just from experience, The Lord will bring to you these ones.
2006-10-05 12:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by ckrug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm struggling right now with my faith but I absolutely believe in God and know that I would not be where I am today if not for Him. I believe we need to read the bible yes and that we need to live our lives according to His word. Life really is much better when everything else is centred around HIm.
2006-10-05 12:00:38 · answer #8 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strongly. Because I believe in him so strongly, I live by his commandments, and follow his word. I attend church every Sunday, and have a prayer in my heart at all times. The interesting thing is, when you really try hard to do what is right... it shows in your actions. It comes second nature to you. You, as if it's automatic, start doing everything in a way where people question what faith you are in. For instance, I laugh and love people very easily, it's plain to see that I am happy, because I'm living in a way where I can be happy. I have brought two people to my church, and one is in the middle of discussions. They both saw the way I acted and how easily I forgave others, and how nice I was, that they wanted to have the same thing. They wanted the say happiness. They new that I have something they don't, and so they asked for it!!! Nice huh ^_^!!! And yes, I read my scriptures daily, and pray daily (3 times, both) I soak in as much as I can get... it makes me Happy!!!
2006-10-05 12:05:13 · answer #9 · answered by smilebit7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do believe, and have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I long to see others come to know Him too, because I know how real and wonderful God is. I have been a Christian now for 37 years, and looking back, I can see the hand that guided and planned, and worked everything together for my good.
2006-10-05 12:00:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe in God.
I believe that everyone in God's plan has a purpose, your job is to find out what that is and the best way you can fulfill it. By doing so you fulfill yourself as well.
I do believe that if you are going to espouse a faith you should know it so if you are going to follow God then you should know His word. But more importantly I believe you have to be in relationship with Him, that only then will you ever know His will for you life.
God Bless
2006-10-05 12:02:48 · answer #11 · answered by Queen Fromage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋