Or are you just pretending to believe it to make yourself look good?
Because it would really be better if you were just pretending.
2007-01-31 14:44:53 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do. I don't think saying you are an atheist does a whole lot for your image, although that is starting to change.
2007-01-31 14:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I belong to the single most hated and discriminated against segment of society, that is the American conservative Christian male. In this liberal "you-must-accept-everything-or-you-are-a-phobic-and-a-bigot" society we live in today, holding onto values and believing in ultimate right and wrong does not lend itself to "looking pretty. Believing that there is something morally, ethically, and culturally wrong with homosexuality isn't bigotry, it's taking a stance for the betterment of our society as a whole.
In all honesty, it would be easier not to have values and to live only by what a person wants. Fortunately, there have been too many events in my life which have proved that there is something beyond me and what I want. Those provide the foundation for me to build my life on and God provides the strength.
2007-01-31 15:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Wookie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would i pretend about anything? I believe what i want to believe in...i don't care about what other people think about me.
2007-01-31 14:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
through fact the angel Gabriel informed me that Jimmy Carter will substitute into the Antichrist aka Dajjal (8th King in Rev. 17) and he will serve yet another term in workplace after the dying of Obama (seventh king). The angel Gabriel informed me in Aug. 1973 while i substitute into in Phillipsbrug, Montana that Jimmy Carter will substitute into the Anti-Christ, and that he is going to alter his call, and divorce his spouse! Obama is going to die first and then the Anti-Christ aka Dajjal who substitute into between the previous 7 Presidents will take his place! Rev. 17:10 And there are seven kings: 5 are fallen, and one is, [and] the different isn't yet come; and while he cometh, he could proceed a short area. All 7 kings have been all alive till the dying of Ronald Reagan June 5, 2004 while George W. Bush substitute into in workplace ; a million. Gerald Ford 2. Jimmy Carter 3. Ronald Reagan 4. George H. W. Bush 5. invoice Clinton 6. George W. Bush.... is spoken of in the present annoying (and one is) through fact till Reagan died (June 5, 2004) all 7 have been alive! 7. Barack Obama.......and one is yet to return! he will die some days after he will advance taxes! Obama is likewise in Dan. 11:20 Then shall get up in his property a raiser of taxes [in] the dignity of the dominion: yet interior few days he would be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in conflict. Rev. 17:11 And the beast that substitute into, and is not, even he's the 8th, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
2016-10-16 09:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can answer that one. If you pretend, you will think others pretend as well.
Only through reflection can you decipher what you believe, what you know, and what you think about the reality of your truth and grace.
2007-01-31 14:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by alter_tygo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't pretend to be anything I'm not-ever. I don't have to impress anyone. And YES, I believe with all my heart what I say I believe. Nothing or no one can make me change my mind.
2007-01-31 14:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by valkyria 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure I understand who we are pretending for.Is being a christian making us look good?If that is the case you should try it I am quite sure it would help your disposition.Why would it be better if we were just pretending it doesnt seem very beneficial to me?God bless you
2007-01-31 14:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know at the moment, no one has tried to persecute me for it. And if it empowers me when i do believe, then how would it be better if i was just pretending?
2007-01-31 14:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-31 14:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says, "out of the heart, the mouth speaks". So positive words are very important because they mean you believe in yourself and have faith.
2007-01-31 14:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by markbigmanabell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For better or for worse, I believe what I say I believe. I may not practice some of it well, but I tell the truth here.
2007-01-31 14:48:05 · answer #11 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋