2006-12-07 17:48:29 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That depends. In my opinion, that would be a major step, for our species. To realize that all of the benefits of religion and God can be accomplished without the flimsy presumptions and delusion. If there is a God who created us, and wants us to learn to survive on our own, kind of like a parent, then yes, I would say his proudest moment would be when we stand on our own. But, on the other hand, if you follow the descriptions most religions will give you, about God, then no, not at all. God tends to throw a bit of a temper tantrum when we decide we don't need him.
As for those of you, here, who want to tell everyone that we all need God...no, my friends, you need a rectal-cranial separation.
2006-12-07 17:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Master Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
...It's wrong, arrogant, and ill-conceived. No one can exist without God. He causes the rain to fall on the evil and the good. He upholds everything by the word of His power; He is the Sovereign of Eternity; there is none like Him; He really needs nothing, since He owns the cattle on a thousand hills; He will accomplish all His will and His good pleasure; it is my privilege to be a saved person, one called out to know Him and serve Him.
...You can pretend you don't need Him if you wish - go on lying to yourself and others - but I do need Him, all the time.
2006-12-07 17:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by carson123 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Gods greatest moments are when we realise that we do need Him. So your quote is illogical.
2006-12-07 18:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't that Eve's last thought before she took the bite of the forbidden fruit?
Last I recall she got kicked out of the garden, right?
I think if we could ask her today she would say that line of thought is certainly the opposite of "logical."
2006-12-07 17:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contradictory in a sense; it is saying that God rejoices in the fact that we acknowledge our independence and don't need him. But it is quite the contrare, we are mere, weak human beings who can not do everything on our own.
The Lord is my rock and my salvation. I shall fear no evil, when I walk thorugh the valley of death for he is with me.
Merry christmas!!!
2006-12-07 17:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarcastic rhetorical questions don't need to be logical in order to be understood for their punchline or main point. Obviously, tongue-in-cheek is funny no matter if logic is applied or not.
2006-12-07 17:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be Neale Donald Walsch. It's more logical than wearing stillettos as well as boots. Just joking.
2006-12-07 17:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by My Giant Co.ck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm.... that's touchy. That would imply the a person has spiritually evolved passed the need for salvation. If that even possible. And if that were the case, then out Heavenly Father's work would be done.
2006-12-07 17:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its especially logical when you are your own god.
2006-12-07 18:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Gary M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It shows that we can be moral, ethical beings without the threat of "God's wrath" hanging over our heads.
2006-12-07 17:50:43 · answer #10 · answered by suede_blueyes 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋