Christians may be wrong, but what if we're right?

Question

I often see both sides of the spiritual/religious beliefs stated here. I often answer some myself. I think some search for truth and some satisfy themselves with some "logical thinking". Well, here's some logic.

You may be right thinking:

* I don't believe in a God who could kill His creation.
* There's no proof God exists
* All God's are the same. Believe what you want.

John 3:16-21 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203:16-21;&version=31;

Well, if you are right then I've lost nothing, but if you are wrong and you never are reborn in Christ then what will you lose?

In answer to "Wasting my life", I have lived a more fulfilled life physically, spiritually, relationally than I did for the first 41 yrs.

In answer to "what about other faiths", I have explored Hinduism, Budism, Newage Science, Mormonism. While I believe they are all wonderful people, my search for truth was confused by their ability to change it at will. The Christian faith has always been the same. Ask any archeologist.

Thanks! Now I have a new prayer list.

PS: Merry Christmas!

Answer 1

Yes, we are right about biblical foundations many times. We also can be wrong about things, but just loving Jesus and people I think are the main things in this world.

Answer 2

Is there truly a "wrong faith"? Or possibly a "wrong god"?
One of our basic natures as human beings is to explore. To find food clothing and the ultimate answer, where we go from here.
You are a Christian. That is a beautiful thing. But why? Why?
You surely will lose nothing in your belief. You become stronger because of it. You know what you will find after this life. You know your stronger for the faith you hold and that above all your God has your back. He will help you to succeed in every endeavor of your life. That is truly Win Win. The cost to you in this strong belief is staying out of trouble. An easy task.
The proof God exists is inside of your heart and reflected in the faith you lovingly give to him.
It is no different in any other man or woman.
Some may not see Christ as their savior They may not believe that a God even exists. But their faith and love in what ever they believe is no less strong. Is no less fulfilling.
An Atheist can be as spiritually strong and as centered as you.
Another God or Goddess can be realized as purely as yours.
As far as logic goes. I believe we both have covered it well.
And If I am wrong in my faith in the Goddess of my heart then I will gladly pay the price. With her help I have become strong. I have become loving and caring of all living things. I refuse to harm because I know it would harm Her. I bless my Covenant each day and offer them no judgment. I bless each child on earth and that includes you. I teach faith to those who ask. I do not require they be Tianice.
I, as you, have no doubt in my faith. I do not doubt where I will go after the body dies.
Walk in the light of your faith and be blessed. May your path be filled with love.

Answer 3

Ok my dad has a P,H,D and if you do you know a lot about the earth and it's whats inside. Did you know that the earth is in the prefect spot? Close enough to the sun to get heat but far enough so the world isn't toast? There are a lot more facts about all this but when it comes down to it somone (God) designed us to have are world to be inhabbitly. Some theroy that the earth came from a seck could a speck do what I mentained above?

Answer 4

I am sorry but the stakes for all here are eternity, also for you. If God does not have a son and you pray to his Son, then its paganism and we know what the Bible says about paganism. I do like you argument, but it only holds true for atheists and people who don't believe in life after death. Because We, the believers(I like knowers better) of afterlife, would not lose anything if we never woke up after death, but boy would the atheists/non-believers in afterlife be in trouble. If someone loses there house in a poker game they go crazy, talk about losing you eternity...

I hope that we all look at our eternity with at least the same emphasis we give this life. God Bless.

Answer 5

This is not a valid reason to have faith. It may have worked in the middle ages when the church scared people into believing with tales of brimstone and hell fire but not anymore. If you believe in god because you fear what will happen if you don't then you aren't a true believer and you will not be "reborn in christ" anyway.

Answer 6

But what if the Muslims, Jews, Pagans, Buddhists, Satanists, worshipers of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Aztecs, Aboriginals, New Guinea head hunters and cannibals are right?

Answer 7

Are you talking about Pascal's Wager...?

To live your entire life based on a belief of heavenly reward and escape from eternal damnation. Not good for goodness sake but good for an ultimate parent - that rewards the faithful and punishes the unfaithful.


"I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong." --Richard Feynman

Answer 8

well, what if the Hindus are right and if you don't convert to Hinduism and worship Krishna (or 1 of the other Hindu deities) you'll end up reincarnated as something vile?

or what if the Muslims are right and if you dont convert to Islam you'll end up in a similar kind of eternal torture you imagine for nonChristians.

what if what if ... pick a deity any deity. the chances are about the same for all that you'll choose the wrong one and get punished for your wrong choice.

Answer 9

oh god, pascal's wager AGAIN. if you are wrong you have lost half of your life on praying and grovelling to a figment of your imagination. you have lost the opportunity to do things because you are following some archaic rules devised for some obscure group of people somewhere in the past.

in short, you have not lived you only life, you have wasted your life because you thought it was a rehearsal when it is not.

Answer 10

This is called Pascal's Wager, and it is completely flawed.

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pascal-wager/
http://www.philosophyofreligion.info/pascalswager.html

Besides, what if there is a god that created the universe, but punishes believers in the christian god which doesn't exist, but rewards everybody else? Do you really want to take that chance?