Think about it, before you answer. Most likely the illusions of hope are the reason you believe, and I completely understand. THAT ALONE is one of the CONTROL factors atheist refuse to conform to.
2007-01-04 02:11:10 · 13 answers · asked by Sean 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, this seems to be a recurring theme among many religions: Behave yourself, do as you're told, and when the saviour returns, he won't destroy you.
2007-01-04 02:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that we died because of sin. And we do see people dying around us. People are sick, diseased, warring; things are wrong and we carry wrong with us. The Bible indicates that things are not as they should be. With the Redemption provided from a Messiah, things are able to go back to the way things were.
So we Christians look for a time when we are rejoined to the Creator and will not suffer or die again. That is a promise in the Bible to those that trust God.
So that's why there is a need; some of us hate our own ability to do wrong. We want another way to go where we will not do wrong. And it's promised in the Bible that we will be in that state of being when we meet up with our Lord.
Our death then means little to nothing. Our continuation is guaranteed. We will be rid of this wrongness in us, and we will live in a world with our God.
The Messiah made that possible.
2007-01-04 02:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it. Christianity is the only faith out there not manmade or man created. We were all created by something...GOD. If you are a Christian, you know that the Bible is God-breathed scripture. How do I know that? Once you come to a point in your life that you are ready to ask Jesus to be Lord of your life and forgive you of all of your past sins, He sends His Holy Spirit to live within you. It's something you immediately feel. Only once you've experienced this can you truly believe. No other religion out there has such a Savior.
2007-01-04 02:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by jofromdixie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't require it, He just said that He would. So we believe it. No illusion of hope there, just expectation. If you think the Christianity is about control issues, then you do not know what it is really about. Those who He has set free, are free indeed.
2007-01-04 02:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know what when you born as religion person...i mean born in any practicing religion family...few things and few ideas you are born with...so Messiah to come back is religion belief you can not question that. and to me its a great hope, and if you think deep down there should be some reason and truth in that because almost every big religion mention that.
2007-01-04 02:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by shahzebb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most bible translates the word parousia in Matthew 24:3 with second coming... greek scholars say that presence is more appropriate to use...also the end of the world, not literally as the earth bur symbolically the world's condition/system.
So we read Matthew 24:3 While he was sitting upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?”
System of things means Satan's influence (as he is referred to as the god of this system of things -2 cor. 4:4). Jesus' presence as his invisible rule in God's kingdom. Both events relates to (Revelation 12:12) “Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” Jesus started ruling and is present, he begun to clean heaven by removing evil. Satan thrown down to earth started his rule, so the chaos we know comes from him.
2007-01-04 02:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tomoyo K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Behave while he's gone. Also, life a thousand years ago was pretty shitty. Someone was going to come and make it all better.
The Shi'a made their returning "mahdi" messiah up too! That's the funny part. It wasn't a part of Islam beforehand. I mean, they all made it up at some point or another.
2007-01-04 02:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because even Christians have to admit that Jesus didn't meet all the prophecies, so "obviously" he has to fulfill them in the future -- despite that the Messiah gets one lifetime, is mortal, and dies just like all other men, according to the messianic prophecies.
2007-01-04 02:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
then they should not conform. Its really about control and pride for an atheist to even consider the idea they aren't in control of their life, hence that lack of ability to see the bigger picture
2007-01-04 02:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not a requirement it's just a fact of Christianity.
2007-01-04 03:22:16 · answer #10 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋