2006-12-07 13:29:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a believer because I think it is impossible for mankind to have written the Bible without being inspired by God. There are thousands of sentences in the Bible, when isolated, make me a believer. Such a statement is when Jesus said, "I come to serve, not to be served,." Also, when God was asked who he was, he answered, stating he is "I AM." Either you are a member of Jesus' flock or you are not. Why do people hate Christians so much now, and through the past centuries? Could it be that it is the truth and not a man made religion? Because lets face it, if you understand what type of character and actions are encouraged by Christ, what is to hate? This perplexes me. I believe it is man's nature to deny the truth as it is. The propitiation of Jesus dying for us is the most convincing to me. Again, an impossibility for mankind to invent. There are many written prophecies made before his life that paralleled his fulfillment of them. Many eye witnesses wrote personal accounts that attest to the fact that Jesus was who he said he was. Just read his words...please. They are beautiful. Would you rather live in a world with a religion or one with a personal relationship with God? Thank You for asking this question.
2006-12-07 13:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by PZ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God (The Big Cheese, Lil' Jon, Lord Almighty, and "That Dude From The McDonalds Drive-Thru") is the deity believed by monotheists to be the supreme reality. Often characterized as a male figure, he is believed variously to be the sole omnipotent creator, or at least the sustainer, of the universe, PokéMon *Gotta Catch 'Em All!*, and sliced bread. [1]
I do BELIEVE in him!!
The earliest written form of the Germanic word "god" comes from the 6th century Christian Codex Argenteus, which descends from the Old English guþ from the Proto-Germanic *ÈuÄan. While hotly disputed, most agree on the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European form *ǵhu-tó-m, based on the root *ǵhau-, *ǵhau̯Ç-, which meant "to call" or "to invoke". Alternatively, "Ghau" may be derived from a posthumously deified chieftain named "Gaut" — a name which sometimes appears for the Norse god Odin or one of his descendants. The Lombardic form of Odin, Godan, may derive from cognate Proto-Germanic *ÈuÄánaz.
The capitalized form "God" was first used in Ulfilas' Gothic translation of the New Testament, to represent the Greek Theos (uncertain origin), and the Latin Deus (etymology "*Dyeus"). Because the development of English orthography was dominated by Christian texts, the capitalization (hence personalization and personal name) continues to represent a distinction between monotheistic "God" and the "gods" of pagan polytheism.
The name "God" now typically refers to the Abrahamic God of Judaism (El (god) YHVH), Christianity (God), and Islam (Allah). Though there are significant cultural divergences that are implied by these different names, "God" remains the common English translation for all. The name may signify any related or similar monotheistic deities, such as the early monotheism of Akhenaten and Zoroastrianism.
In the context of comparative religion, "God" is also often related to concepts of universal deity in Dharmic religions, in spite of the historical distinctions which separate monotheism from polytheism — a distinction which some, such as Max Müller and Joseph Campbell, have characterised as a bias within Western culture and theology.
2006-12-07 21:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
God did not create man but ancient man who created god. Some thing is wrong with a God Concept that has taken over 100 million lives and encourages the followers to ignore it.
2006-12-07 21:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by The professor 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When I was saved.I felt the call of God.Sin conviction.It was a long way from the pew to the pulpit.An everyday since God let me know that he loves me.It was nothing I did.
2006-12-07 21:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because I believe I'm not the biggest fish in the spiritual food chain. As was said in Phantom Menace "There's always a bigger fish."
2006-12-07 21:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by anjelfun 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no one Spirit called God. But we all have a small piece of the God force of the universe in us.
2006-12-07 21:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by Tom B 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. God has helped me in many ways, but this is something i cannot quite explain, but i just know it.
2006-12-07 21:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by Kam 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not (really).
I don't have any solid proof that there is a God.
I mean, there might be some higher power up there--somewhere. But, I'm not convinced it's God.
2006-12-07 21:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by beelz 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
NO, becuase science give me facts of the universe divised through open mind and logical, rational thought. plus science isnt filled with mistasism and fabels to instill fear and paranioa
2006-12-07 21:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by darkpheonix262 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God is dead to me
blah blah blah
there are so many questions like this
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2006-12-07 21:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋