Right now I'm on a comfortable medium. Ok I won't exactly call it "comfortable". I don't believe in Jesus Christ and I don't believe in Satan. Neither have any proof that they're real. Even though as of late I am leaning toward Christianity but keeping my staunch view on "it needs proof".
2006-12-12 18:09:16 · 35 answers · asked by Meatwad 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was raised Christian but as of late have lost my faith. "Proof" is Jesus showing up in a dream or something happening to show me that I can believe.
2006-12-13 06:23:56 · update #1
Well its an established fact that he did exist, even by those who didn't believe He was the messiah. If you look around at everything on this earth that should be enough proof that God exists. If you believe in God then you eventually will face the fact that He came down in the form of a man, and that man died for you and I. It shouldn't be taken lightly, what He did for all of us is sadly overlooked and under appreciated all to often. And satan is all to real just watch CNN or any other news cast long enough and there is your proof right in your living room.
-NmD!
2006-12-12 18:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by NoMaD! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking for proof of existence or functionability? You are probably in a phase now when you are looking to challenge the concepts through their definitions, but you still have a long way to go. Actually, there is no "end."
God is a concept. The proof, or manifestation of existence is within the "question" itself, man asks every day of his life. God is that inner Question. Religions are manifestations of maturity of such "question." We all are the same. We all ask the same questions, even when we don't think about them.
Through your example, many people rather view Satan and Christ through a Ying and Yang way of defining things, rather than through the Good and Bad...
People today are not as pressured by society to belong to their group. One can chose alone from God-nature (Shamanism) to God-we (Budhism). Some (Id say the God-I types) try making their own religions or sects :P.
Could be that "leaning toward Christianity," as you put it, is leaning toward protection and security withing a group under the God-he protective feeling. You could "end" accepting His comfort.
There is nothing you have to decide at all. You don't even have to "pick" a popular religion nor be God-I, nor God-we-all. You can be spiritual and atheist at the same time, as well.
Contemplate comfortably. Feel like there is no rush to belong anywhere. Travel through your thoughts and try to understand them. Listen to your inner questions and let them guide you.
2006-12-12 19:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a "red letter" edition of the New Testament. Only read the teachings of Jesus. After some reflection, I'm sure you'll agree that what he said was right. But THEN, ignore any of the theology presented elsewhere in the Bible. What Jesus said, and what his followers believe he said are two different things.
I am a Buddhist; and I accept the teachings of Jesus.
2006-12-12 18:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dwain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was a real person. There is a strong historical record on this point. This comes from a variety of indepenent sources.
The existance of Satan is not as clear a question.
2006-12-12 18:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Gatsby216 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God Loves you Satan is evil and there is so much of that in this world already you must of see it on the news its in the paper
How can anyone do the evil things they do If it's not of Satan.
Satan blinds our eyes so we can not see the truth of God when you take Jesus as your Lord and Saviour then your eyes will be open to see the light, Jesus is all about Love for God Send his only Son to died on the cross for our sins. and to give us eternal life.That is How much Jesus love you For he Loves you more than you can ever imagine and that is the truth. But its all up to you its all about choice you have to chose which way you want to go no-one can make up your mind for you. But i can tell you now Jesus will wait patently for you
May God bless you this Christmas and keep you safe all thought the coming year Merry Christmas
2006-12-12 18:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by jan d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mate just look at all the violence in the world, the rape the murder etc, etc, . You only have to look at that for a short while, then you start to realise that mankind is not that bad by Himself, You can only come up to a certain level of evil before you have to realise that there has to be another entity that is producing this state in Man.
The good also only has to be observed for a very short time and you can see wow, what is causing this kindness why r these people being so good. Please consider this and realise that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. Turn to Him and you will see all the goodness and love he has for you.
Then you will understand why a loving God would send His only Son for you. To make a way for you to come into relationship with Him
2006-12-12 18:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ignatious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are in a good spot right now. Jesus may have existed and most likely a great teacher. Son of God or not is another question but no doubt he did inspire millions upon millions with his philosophy. Evil is all around is but whether it is spawned from Satan is another story. I believe we should all be good, read, observe, learn and most importantly do not follow blindly. Trust your gut instinct.
2006-12-12 18:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by Harry Merkin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the bible
Do you believe The GOD Almighty father? if yes. heres a verse
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Colossians 1:16
King James Version
satan is a being. created by god he's a fallen angel
and jesus too.
No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
John 1:18
2006-12-12 18:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by arvin_ian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well one will not find concrete proof to support their views, this belief is based upon faith. Faith is the belief in Christ when there may not be any concrete, physical evidence. But this does not mean faith is ignorant, as I have studied immensely on the subject and found my faith to be well founded
2006-12-12 18:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually both Jesus and Satan exist. There is proof that Jesus lived and died and rose again. He died to conquer our sin and to destroy Satan. Read the book of John in the Bible, and ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you through the pages of that book- He will.
2006-12-12 18:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋