We have to believe in God because we have nothing else in this world?

Question

this is a direct quote, and a slightly disturbing one from one of my coworkers tonight--he said that since life is so short, all we really have is god--isn't this a bit disturbing? it's like he's saying that life itself is worthless and all we can do is wait and hope to die--does anybody else find this kind of thinking kind of sad?

Answer 1

It's quite disturbing, coupled with the knowledge that so many think like this.


Hi!!!

Answer 2

It is right and wrong to think this way. Yes:
*we need to believe in Allah
*our lives on this earth are short no matter how long they last
* we do not really own what we own because everything belongs to the Creator

However, we do not need to think this way as this can lead to depression and withdrawal from life while Allah Meant us to be here. We only need the bear the facts above in mind so that we put things in their true proportion;
* do not love too much or hate too much
* do not argue and fight over things that really do not matter
* know exactly what we should be sapending our lives doing

Peace

Answer 3

This Life is Very Short

[16:77] To GOD belongs the future of the heavens and the earth. As far as He is concerned, the end of the world (the Hour) is a blink of an eye away, or even closer. GOD is Omnipotent.

[16:78] GOD brought you out of your mothers' bellies knowing nothing, and He gave you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brains, that you may be appreciative.

[16:79] Do they not see the birds committed to fly in the atmosphere of the sky? None holds them up in the air except GOD. This should be (sufficient) proof for people who believe.

[16:80] And GOD provided for you stationary homes where you can live. And He provided for you portable homes made of the hides of livestock, so you can use them when you travel, and when you settle down. And from their wool, furs, and hair, you make furnishings and luxuries for awhile.

[16:81] And GOD provided for you shade through things which He created, and provided for you shelters in the mountains, and provided for you garments that protect you from heat, and garments that protect when you fight in wars. He thus perfects His blessings upon you, that you may submit.

[16:82] If they still turn away, then your sole mission is the clear delivery (of the message).

The Disbelievers Unappreciative

[16:83] They fully recognize GOD's blessings, then deny them; the majority of them are disbelievers.

On The Day of Resurrection

[16:84] The day will come when we raise from every community a witness, then those who disbelieved will not be permitted (to speak), nor will they be excused.

[16:85] Once those who transgressed see the retribution, it will be too late; it will not be commuted for them, nor will they be respited.

Death for the Disbelievers

[16:28] The angels put them to death in a state of wronging their souls. That is when they finally submit, and say, "We did not do anything wrong!" Yes indeed. GOD is fully aware of everything you have done.

[16:29] Therefore, enter the gates of Hell, wherein you abide forever. What a miserable destiny for the arrogant ones.

The Believers Do Not Really Die*

[16:30] As for the righteous, when they are asked, "What do you think of these revelations from your Lord," they say, "Good." For those who lead a righteous life, happiness; and the abode of the Hereafter is even better. What a blissful abode for the righteous.

[16:31] The gardens of Eden are reserved for them, wherein rivers flow. They have anything they wish therein. GOD thus rewards the righteous.

They Go Straight to Paradise

[16:32] The angels terminate their lives in a state of righteousness, saying, "Peace be upon you. Enter Paradise (now) as a reward for your works."

The Disbelievers

[16:33] Are they waiting for the angels to come to them, or until your Lord's judgment comes to pass? Those before them did the same thing. GOD is not the One who wronged them; they are the ones who wronged their own souls.

[16:34] They have incurred the consequences of their evil works, and the very things they ridiculed came back to haunt them.

http://www.submission.org/suras/sura16.htm

Answer 4

I believe a Christian must focus on THIS life -- doing what Jesus commanded by loving God and reflecting His love onto others. If a Christian does that, the next life will take care of itself.

Answer 5

each faith has a perception in a particular god (or possibly gods), no remember if it extremely is God/Yahweh, Jesus, Allah, Zeus, Baal, Odin, Quetzalcoatl, Vishnu, Thor, Shiva, or any of the loads of alternative gods that folk have worshiped. there's no sturdy evidence for any of them. there is likewise extensive evidence that they are all in simple terms myths, created to assist soothe our worry of death, and perpetuated by way of faith to subjugate the underclass into obedience. technology has shown that there's no choose for gods to describe the classic motives for a god -- beginning place of the universe, beginning place of life, beginning place of species, beginning place of people, beginning place of morality. technology additionally shows us the psychological motives that folk have faith in god(s). See the 1st link for the video, "Andy Thomson: Why We have faith in Gods" or purchase his e book on the 2d link. And, look at Michael Shermer's "The Believing strategies" on the third link.

Answer 6

Your friend seems to be ignoring love, romance, sex, chocolate, wine, champagne, friendship, parenthood, parties, hobbies, music, art, travel, scenery, sunrises and sunsets, the night sky, beaches, mountains, sailboats, air travel, mathematics, science, geography... your friend is definitely sadly WRONG.

Answer 7

trusting god must be your breathe.when you get into sad experience mind that it is due to your prarabtha karma.that is the sin you have commited in your previous birth.every happenings is the play of god.if you are truly religious see the sufferers below you.then you will feel that you are thousand times better than them.dedication&self satisfaction are more important in life.that increases your divinity .

Answer 8

We have ourselves...

We determine our destiny. Even if there is a god, our recorded (reliable) history has shown that that god never intervenes anyway, so all we have is ourselves.

Answer 9

The other alternative is to believe you are nothing more than an ape. I'd like to think being human meant something.

Answer 10

Keep all sharp objects away from him.