IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE A SMART @$$ THEN DONT ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!!! OK!...Why does god let bad things happen? Why do christians say they DONT hate anyone..but most of them "dis-like" goths? How do we know that through time the Bible hasnt been changed in some way? How do we know theres a Hell? Why should we believe in jesus?
2006-11-07 07:57:51 · 20 answers · asked by Helter Skelter 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If Christians really didn't hate anyone, the Crusades, Spanish Inquisition, and forced coversion of North American Indians never would have happened. There are a lot of examples like this, but those are the first major ones that come to mind.
The Bible has been changed in recorded history. Do some research on Constantine. They voted on which parts of the Bible would be kept and which parts would be thrown out before Christianity was made the official religion of Rome.
There is no Hell, and there's no reason to believe in Jesus.
2006-11-07 08:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by robtheman 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
How about, why are you so full of anger?
God lets bad things happen because we live in a world that we control. We decided to do things our way and this is the world we came up with.
Your statement that "most Christians hate goths" is highly over exaggerated. I used to be a goth and that's a common misconception. You may have encountered some misguided Christians, but you should never judge a large group of people based on the actions of a few.
You can know that the Bible hasn't been altered because there have been copies found that are thousands of years old, and they don't differ in content. Translations often get garbled, but it's not so hard to either get a book explaining original meaning or to simply get a Hebrew/Greek/Arabaic to English dictionary.
A belief in hell is the same as a belief in Heaven. It takes faith.
You should believe in Jesus because He gave His life for you. He wants you to know God, because God love you and everyone else regardless of what we've done wrong. You should look into it. You shouldn't judge something you know little about.
2006-11-07 08:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why bad things?
A rebellious angel named Satan challenged God and man.
He said God is a liar. Genesis 3:4
He said no man would stay loyal to God if trouble set in.
Job 2:4,5
God replied: "Go ahead, let's see."
That explains why bad things happen. Satan is causing it to make us turn from God.
1 John 5:19 backs up this idea.
Why dislike 'goths'?
No reason, though some may personally feel its to close to Satanism.
How know Bible not changed?
The Dead Sea Scrolls.
The following is a tad long, please persevere:
Over 50 years ago, a stone thrown by a Bedouin shepherd into a cave led to what some have called the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. The Bedouin heard the stone crack open an earthenware jar. Upon investigating, he found the first of what came to be known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.
THESE scrolls have been the focus of attention and controversy both in scholarly circles and in the general media. Among the public, confusion and misinformation abound. Rumors have circulated about a massive cover-up, prompted by fear that the scrolls reveal facts that would undermine the faith of Christians and Jews alike. But what is the true significance of these scrolls? After more than 50 years, can the facts be known?
What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient Jewish manuscripts, most of them written in Hebrew, some in Aramaic, and a few in Greek. Many of these scrolls and fragments are over 2,000 years old, dating to before the birth of Jesus. Among the first scrolls obtained from the Bedouins were seven lengthy manuscripts in various stages of deterioration. As more caves were searched, other scrolls and thousands of scroll fragments were found. Between the years of 1947 and 1956, a total of 11 caves containing scrolls were discovered near Qumran, by the Dead Sea.
The former director and librarian of the British Museum, Sir Frederic Kenyon:
“The last foundation for any doubt that the Scriptures have come down to us substantially as they were written has now been removed.”
The Bible and Archaeology, pages 288, 289.
Concerning the New Testament, he added:
“Both the authenticity and the general integrity of the books of the New Testament may be regarded as finally established.”
The Bible and Archaeology, 1940, pp. 288, 289.
Hey, you asked.
Hell exists, but there is no fire.
Hell is the grave according to the Bible.
Ecclesiastes 9:5,10
When we die we become non-existant ...like a candle flame when you blow it out.
We believe in Jesus because he is the one who is in the midst of setting matters straight ....getting us back to the garden, as it were.
Please read 1 John 3:8.
2006-11-07 08:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God lets bad things happen because of free will...Not all christains say they dont hate. In fact many do hate. Its counter-intuitive sine Christ preaches against hate. The duality of man is definitely puzzling sometimes....I wouldn't say christians dislike goths per se but goths are trying, it seems to act and look kind of satanic. So, what do you expect ???? Being that uch of the bible stories were passed down by word of moth for much longer than they were written down (Old testament, anyway) I am sure there were some variations in the stories but the idea and the lessons of the stories are the same. Even today there are many versions of the bible out there. Some containing books that are not incuded in other versions because someone thought they were "uninspired". Alot of hogwash of you ask me. The lessons and ideas in the bible are pretty much the same. I dont know that I woud take EVERYTHING in there literally. You should believe there is a heaven and a hell just as you know there is a day and a night; love and hate...One does not exist without the other. I think we should believe in Jesus because we need to survive and be happy and look out for and love one another. Plus if someone you did not know gave their life for you becuase he believed that it would, in the very least, call your attention to his message and his teachings, wouldn't you believe in HIM ???? Some of these conservative christians are just as crazy as some of the radicals from other religions. Sorry to sound like a preacher which I am not. Just sharing some insight....
2006-11-07 08:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by gdf888 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to answer your "Why does god let bad things happen" question. First of all, whether there is a god or not, bad things happen, we can all agree on that. There is a good thing to "bad" things though. If there were a world, where only good things happpened, then how would you know that they were good, or that they weren't bad? there would be nothing to compare things to. Everything has an opposite, because things would be undefined without this balance. You know: good/bad, hot/cold, rough/smooth. All these words only have meaning to us because they all have an opposite.
OK, I changed my mind, I am going to answer the other questions. Christians hate people, not all but most. The Bible has been changed over time, lots of times too. No one knows if theres a Hell, I believe that there isn't. Believe in Jesus? You should believe in what Jesus was supposedly teaching, and you should realize that the story of Jesus is a myth.
2006-11-07 08:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by ScotOS 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First off, God is spelled with a capital G. Second God does not "let" bad things happen. People are given free will, this causes most of the bad to happen. Third, Christians do not have to LIKE everyone or every situation. But if you are goth, for instance, and you walk up to me and needed some assistance..me being a Christian, would gladly help you. I do not have to LIKE you or LIKE your life style, but I do as a christian, have to show you kindness. As for the Bible changing..have you seen a "new and revised" version? We know there is a hell because the Bible tells us there will be. We should believe in Jesus because a) the Bible says to b) he died for you c) you can only get to heaven thru our Lord Jesus Christ. and d) he loves you.
2006-11-07 08:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Sunspot Baby 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First question, God lets, and you termed it properly, bad things happen : 1st and foremost, we as mankind told God to mind his own business. 2cnd- to bring discipline a Christian who is out of Gods will. We Christians don't hate goths, we might say they dress like they have a fascination with death and in some minds been linked to Satanism. There are many ancient books of the Bible that have been found that verify its authenticity and accuracy. And the last two together, I met Jesus one day. I know you are scratching your head and thinking I'm a nut case but when Gods Holy Spirit speaks you'll understand.
2006-11-07 08:11:33 · answer #7 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No pain no gain. You can't grow if you never go through hardships. We don't like some people such as the goth, Homosexuals, and adultures. Well it is not that we don't like them it is more like we dislike their sins. We still have the original manuscripts of the Bible. If you believe in Jesus you will go to heaven. You will have a best friend who will never leave you nor forsake you. You will have help in your problem areas of your life. Your life will be a much better person when Jesus works in your life.
2006-11-07 08:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by zaris 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most things in religion were made up to explain things that science couldn't...example "a guy in a chariot bringing the sun up" that explained why the sun rose because the Romans couldn't do it with science....Now many things can be explained by science that makes a larger part of the bible irrelevant...the bible was also put together by someone who wasn't even a Christian until he was on his death bed...so how do we know he didn't leave the most important peace out......The notion of heaven and hell was made up to kind of be like a Santa for adults....if you are bad you get coal (hell) but if you are good you get presents (heaven) this was just to make a better community.....just like the reason Jewish people aren't supposed to eat pig is because in the time many people were dying from a disease in the pigs so to have enough people for the religion to survive they told them to stop eating pigs....Christians hate because most are not true Christians.....the only reason you should believe in Jesus is if it helps you psychologically deal with life otherwise i wouldn't...why should we believe one person who says they are the son of god when we don't even know what events are true...just because a lot of people believe in something doesn't make it true
2006-11-07 08:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by michaelpaul7747 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God is a God of sow and reap. Give and take. God doesn't bless unrighteousness. If you're living a horrible, dishonorable, wicked life and you as God to do something for you, He's not going to honor your request. Bad things happen because of man's own decisions, not God's. God doesn't make us sin. He tell us that "the wages or ways of sin is death." We choose to sin. And when something dies in our life. We blame God for that. No, that's a result of our own bad choices.
Christians don't hate. We can't because God commands us not to. So if you see a "christian" hating someone, then they are not a Christian.
The Bible has not been changed through time. There have just been additions. It was inspired by God, and written by man. If the Bible had been altered in any way. Christians would know about it. Because God reveals those things unto us through His Holy Spirit.
We know there's a Hell because the Bible tells us there is:
Matthew 16:18
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Mark 9:45
"And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched."
We should believe in Jesus because He gave us the FREE gift of salvation, with no strings attached. Because He loved us and washed us from our sins. He calls us His children and causes us to live an abundant life, filled with love, peace, and joy. He lets us cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us. He gives us peace, when our mind's going crazy. He comforts us with His word when we are down. He saved us from death and brought us into everlasting life. We should believe in Jesus because He desires to have a relationship with us and talk with us, and fellowship with us. He loved us, He loves you.
2006-11-07 08:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by Chosen 1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋