Well then why cant you understand what God is tryna get across?
Why dont you believe Jesus is God?
Why dont you believe theirs a spiritual world?
Why do ya'll allow yourselves to be decieved by the theif(Satan)?
Why dont you understand the world is created after God's characteristics
Why do you not know that God considers athiest thinking that their is no God very foolish.
Is it accurate to say that while ya'll technically might of read the Bible more;we christians,by reason of faith,understand it better than ya'll do?
2007-01-14 06:59:59 · 17 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
*chuckle* So.. what you're saying is.....
"You've read it? Well... why didn't you understand it in the same exact way that I have??"
2007-01-14 07:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
"Well then why cant you understand what God is tryna get across?"
God does not exist so it is hard for him to get anything across.
"Why dont you believe Jesus is God?"
Because there is no god in the first place.
"Why dont you believe theirs a spiritual world?"
There is no evidence for a spiritual world.
"Why do ya'll allow yourselves to be decieved by the theif(Satan)?"
Satan is nothing more than a symbol of liberation. God is a symbol of conformity, repression and slavery.
"Why dont you understand the world is created after God's characteristics"
Once again there is no god and no evidence for a god.
"Why do you not know that God considers athiest thinking that their is no God very foolish."
I can live with this.
"Is it accurate to say that while ya'll technically might of read the Bible more;we christians,by reason of faith,understand it better than ya'll do?"
When I read the Bible I ask if this could be true and then compare it with reality.
When Christians read the Bible they assume it is true even if it does not align itself with reality.
2007-01-14 07:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Okay, not an Atheist, but I am an Ex-Christian.
1. I do. I just don't buy it.
2. Because I have my own Gods.
3. I do. You mistaking assume that everyone who doesn't worship your God is an atheist and that they don't believe in any other religion or paranormal activity.
4. I don't believe in Satan. Satan has no part in my belief system.
5. Because I know better. The god of the bible isn't the creator, he is too petty and weak to be. Added to that, life and the universe arose naturally by a little process known as evolution.
6. I think everyone knows that your bible says that those who don't believe in its god are foolish.
7. No, because if you had read the whole thing and understood what it was saying there would be very few Christians left.
2007-01-14 07:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm partially Atheist, but mainly I'm wiccan and the way I see it is that there is a spiritual world. but no one controls it or says who gets in or not...['god']. I also believe that there is probably no Satan either. and that everyone that dies just goes to a kind of limbo. and if this 'god or jesus' was real then the world would be WAY better than it is now, cause there is a lot in the world that is sad, damaged, hurt, killed and he or she does nothing, so how can you believe is someone that has never shown himself or herself to anyone, except for back in the day where they could only record what they say happened, there's no proof, and some guy could have been like, hey lets write a story about a guy who dies and comes back to life! see why I can't believe in something like that.. its so fake!
2007-01-14 07:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Rawka'D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of interpreting a bible will help them to understand their faith extra, no person might desire to be ignorant, notwithstanding if it additionally supplies them an counseled determination on their non secular perspectives. From what I pay attention, not all Christians accept as true with the bible, somewhat agreeing with Jesus' teachings. some take the verses too actually and can spot contradictions as a effect, whilst others take it of their stride, even benefit reassurance from its teachings. particularly, i think of the respond is predicated extra on the guy, somewhat than the collective. you're extra advantageous asking different christians, and as many as accessible for a extra advantageous standpoint.
2016-10-07 03:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by oberlander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably have not read it mroe than you, last time I even glanced at one it was to check a quote someone gave about gay bashing on this site and in the same book a found a lot of pebbles to throw back at their glass house.
Ok, so have you read the Hungry Caterpillar? If so, why can't you see that caterpillars are hungry? Why don't you beleive that eating leaves will transform you into a Butterfly? I read a lot of fictional books and don't beleive what they're telling me. Words on a page don't change my fundamental beliefs.
2007-01-14 07:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's "might have read".
And the better question is; "How does a supposedly intelligent person ignore all of the blatant contradictions and logical inconsistencies in a text?" If someone reads with a clear and honest purpose, they will not even make it past the second chapter of Genesis with their faith in tact, as the "creation" story there cannot be reconciled with chapter one.
2007-01-14 07:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by neil s 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why are you lecturing ?
Why don't you read the Bible..............
Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.
History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”
Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.
Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.
Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.
Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.
Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.
The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.
Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
2007-01-16 09:12:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing you have to remember that there is no good, nor evil, just good intentions. (That's a quote, I can't remember from where though).
For example, ancient civilizations would make sacrifices because they believed it would keep their crops fertile, and not bring the wrath of the gods. They wanted to protect their people.
People, in general, are not bad. No matter what religion or belief.
Athiests are one step closer to John Lennon's vision of world peace. (Listen to "Imagine")
2007-01-14 07:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they can't understand because knowing God and having a relationship with God are two very different things. it takes the Holy Spirit to explain to your heart what you are reading.. it more than just words in a book.
the bible says that even Satan and the demons "know" God but they are not saved.
knowing him is more than a head knowledge, it's a heart knowledge. I'm afraid they will never understand beyond words, unless God speaks to their heart and they invite him inside.
2007-01-14 07:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do you beleive that every single thing you have ever read in a book is the indisputable truth?
If not, why should anyone beleive anything simply because it is written in a book?
2007-01-14 07:07:54 · answer #11 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋