Because prayers are only answered (according to you) in one of three ways; Yes. No. Maybe.
And there is NO way to know which it will be.
So, praying is gambling. You never know when or if you're going to hit the jackpot. Sounds like a pretty poor way to live your life if you ask me but hey, I'm an Atheist, what do I know? I just rely on reality to see me through...
2007-01-31 08:27:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jin,
you conveniently forgot to add the last part of that sentence. But that's typical of christians. Take what is convenient, and dismiss the rest.
Intellectual cowardice at it's finest.
2007-01-31 14:14:54 · update #1
Michelle,
nice threat. Is that ALL christianity can offer? Threats and shame? Nice cult you have there...
2007-01-31 14:15:31 · update #2
Prayer doesn't work at all.
Even gambling pays off some of the time...
2007-02-01 11:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Blacksmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, gambling is not a sin, it is not wise or a good use of the resources granted to us, but it is not a sin. If you can provide chapter and verse to show that it is, please provide.
Second, prayer is communication between the believer and his creator. It involves much more than asking for stuff. When we do make petitions, we trust that God, in His infinite wisdom, knowledge and sovereignty, will do what is right, just and according to His nature and will. If a request is not met in the way we wish or believe it should be, we trust God enough that He knows what is best for us since He can see the ultimate outcome of all activities and the consequences, which we cannot.
2007-01-31 08:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did Jesus institute sacraments to aid us in our salvation if all we had to do was profess our belief in him one time? Jesus said that the Eucharist forgives sin (Matthew 26:28), Confession forgives sin (John 20:22-23, and the Last Rites forgive sin (James 5:14-15). Salvation occurs in our past: Romans 8:22-24 Ephesians 2:4-8 Salvation is happening now: 2 Corinthians 2:15 Phillipians 2:12 1 Peter 3:21 Salvation occurs in the future: Romans 5:9-10 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Matthew 24:13 The answer is that I have been saved, I'm being saved, and I have the hope that I will be saved, while I work out my salvation with fear and trembling. According to the Bible, "being saved" is not a one time event. One important thing to remember .............. We are forbidden to judge people, ( Matthew 7:1), which includes ourselves! When people say "I am saved", they are judging themselves, which is solely the job of Jesus Christ at the final judgment.
2016-05-23 23:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you are an atheist and it shows. Take some time to really learn about God, then you will see that it is no gamble at all. He does not just flip a coin to to decide how He is going to answer prayers. There is a reason and a method behind everything He does.
2007-01-31 09:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by rbarc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praying is fulfilling the living relationship you have with God.
What would happen if you stopped calling/ e-mailing/ hanging out with your best friend? That friendship would go Bye-Bye ... and you'd only have memories. Praying is: Being thankful , Asking for stuff, and listening. It's always good to be thankful - especially to the one who gives you everything. Asking for stuff ... well, if you don't ask, you'll never know will ya??? Listening : You can hear God through reading the Bible, and what teachers like Phrophets, and Priests tell us.
Praying is not gambling ... it's simply living with God in good hamonious ways.
2007-01-31 08:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling has to involve a chance to lose something as well as gain it. You cannot lose anything by praying... only for NOT praying.
2007-01-31 08:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gambling isn't exactly a sin. What is a sin is not being wise with what God has given you.
2007-01-31 08:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by amigail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and that is why your prayers are never answered...
let us try this... when you do pray, (and someday I am sure, you will be praying) not for yourself, but for others... it is only through selfless love that you are blessed and through your prayers you bless others... so if you are shallow enough to believe that since you didn't win the lottery, when you prayed, maybe your better off not praying...
2007-01-31 08:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by metalli_catz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You foolish one, only rely on what the eye can see.... a little kid would be able to tell you the world isn't only what the naked eye can see.
you see only what your eyes can percieve.
Christans see with FAITH.
Christans pray with FAITH.
Faith is the substance of things hope for; proof of things not seen.
2007-01-31 08:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by kok021580 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? Your not old enough to know prayer is talking to God. I understand you dont know what that is but maybe some day you will grow up and understand
2007-01-31 08:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by white dove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋