2006-10-31 02:02:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, you are selfish and shallow.
Good deeds for the sake of goodness is the only truly good deed. That's why athiests tend to be better people than Christians.
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2006-10-31 02:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by holy_flush 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
First you have to understand what HELL really is and the true meaning of it. This is only done by a personal study and I believe you will find the following links helpful.
What Really Is Hell?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002/7/15/article_02.htm
Is There Really A Devil?
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20010901/article_01.htm
Is There Life After Death?
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20010715/article_01.htm
Is Bible Morality The Best?
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/11/1/article_02.htm
2006-10-31 10:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by research woman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe mankind has the ability to be moral outside of "fearing hell" however I am good and moral because of the conviction of the Holy Spirit.
2006-10-31 10:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My dog doesn't eat my shoes because she's afraid of the consequences. As human beings, we should be evolved beyond that, and act out of a moral responsibility to our fellow humans, not out of fear of consequences.
2006-10-31 11:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we're children our parents taught us right from wrong. When we disobeyed we were disciplined. And as adults we can look back and see that through this discipline how much our parents truly loved us. Same way with our heavenly father he doesn't dictate ,he guides us through with prayer and his holy word so that we can live this life more abundantly and with peace.
2006-10-31 10:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly not, you are just following rules in fear of punishment, it is not clear to me how a true fundamentalist could ever be thought of as moral.
2006-10-31 10:04:20 · answer #6 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what dictates my course of action on this earth is Jesus and that love. It is not fear.
2006-10-31 10:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by maybe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My relationship with God is what dictates how I act. I am not good of my own self. I am good because He who dwells in me is good.
2006-10-31 10:04:24 · answer #8 · answered by Gail R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doesn't dictate my actions or my purpose for my life
I can't imagine living w/o God
The blessings and His love are awesome it just happens to come with benefits!
that's what alot of people don't get-it's easy to accept Him, He loves you and takes you for where you are at right now!
It's a free gift
2006-10-31 10:04:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anybody can be moral with a gun to their head. ...or immoral.
The fear of upsetting a god has caused people to do both.
2006-10-31 10:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋