Since in every day life they have no problem cashing in a free coupon for this or that.
2006-10-23 18:52:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We have been conditioned to think that no one can get something for nothing. We are told there are no free lunches. Still, most of us know some people we would call freeloaders. They use others to get a free ticket. Always eating at someones house and they never contribute anything in return. They may be getting a free lunch, but still someone did pay for that lunch.
Another thing to consider. When we are given something really nice, we do look for loop holes...what is this really going to cost. Most do not think we can get anything for free. As a result, satan will get us to think that salvation can not be free either. Oh he does not mind us seeking salvation but he wants us to do it on our terms...that we have to BUY it with our good works. You see, if we try to get salvation in any other way then GOD's way, it will not work and satan knows it but he also knows many will think they have it when they don't.
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2006-10-24 02:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply because we do not all view the lord in the same light. Your version of 'the lord' may not be on par with anothers version. Therefore some will accept your beliefs and some will not. This is a symptom of life and those who can truly appreciate difference of opinion seem to fare much better in life than those incapable of doing so
2006-10-23 19:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't take those coupons to the car dealership and ask for my '100 dollars off a new convertible'. No one does. In fact, I throw away all the junk mail I get. Why would I take a 'free gift of salvation' from a god I don't believe in to get out of a hell I don't believe in? Sounds like a lot of trouble for nothing.
2006-10-23 18:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sueR2a8xJRE
And this: http://www.evilbible.com
I will not associate myself with people who think the bible is a good way to run your life. I will not associate myself with a religion that refers to its followers as sheep. I will not associate myself with a religion. Period.
I wouldn't cash in on a free coupon for an inflatable rocking horse because I DON'T NEED ONE.
As an atheist you are not "born into sin", hence you don't need "salvation".
Why do you ridicule children who have an imaginary friend, and yet this friend has become your leader, and you worship it?
75% of the people in the united states are Chrisitan.
10% are atheists.
75% of people in prison are christians
.2% of people in prison are atheists.
Atheists have a lower divorce rate.
How embarrassing for you to need an imaginary friend.
2006-10-23 19:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Roadpizza 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because in many peoples mind being moral and for want of a better word, virtuous is a cost which is way too high a price to pay for the Lords Salvation
2006-10-23 19:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by mark c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because when you cash in a free coupon, there is no caveat on it that you have to repent of sin. To receive salvation, one must recognize they are a sinner. Alot of people just can't do that.
2006-10-23 18:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The "free" gift of salvation means one word to me... and that is conformity. I do believe in a higher power. However, I do not or will ever believe that you or anyone else knows the truth. The truth comes from my heart. Take care or yourself, and may you come to your senses.
2006-10-23 18:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by munkees81 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most people rarely use coupons anymore. Trust me, I spent years working at a grocery store. What was your point again?
2006-10-23 18:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by ihatestupidclowns 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess it's like a man sitting down to eat a free, fine meal, complain that the bread isn't warm.
Others would complain if you hung them with a new rope, they'd say it scratched.
In other words some people will never be happy unless they make others feel bad so they can feel good about themselves.
2006-10-23 18:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by David S 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God is the most merciful. he dosen't need someone to die so he can forgive. he already forgive in the old testimony, and can forgive even beyond that.
and Jesus never said he will die for anyone sins, bad people are not equal to the good people. everyone responsible to his actions and behavior.
Your God is only one, worship Him alone, believe in all his prophets, and do good deeds toward your lord. this is your salvation.
2006-10-23 18:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋