Should I just do what ever I want, hurt people, emotinaly and whatnot. Should I lie cheat, steal, and just do what ever the heck I want. Not giving a damn about others.
As Long as I know that on my death bed I can ask for redemption or forgiveness?
2007-02-09 08:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by ArchAngel Raziel 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You should do whatever makes you money and happiness. Remember you need money to buy everything today and you need happiness to be sharing it with others.
2007-02-09 08:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by michelegokey2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That question isn't put together well. By that, I mean you are asking 2 closed-minded questions in one. (First being your view on treating others, and second being your question about forgiveness)
First, God gave us everything but a made up mind. Freedom of Choice is the most overlooked and dangerous ability that we have as humans. With it so much wrong has be spread and lives taken without a second thought. Every choice you make (and will ever make) affects someone else. If you don't go to work, your co-workers will have to work harder. If you don't brush your teeth, someone is losing their eyebrows today. Your choices will either lift someone up or take someone down. Think about that.
Second, your example about the 'death bed' prayer for forgiveness is made under the assumption you will live to lie on a death bed. the life can be snatched out of you within a blink of an eye if Satan gets close enough to you. And asking for forgiveness doesn't open heaven up to you. YOu have to accept God in your heart, belief in Jesus, and repent of your sins. THat's not talked about more nowadays and people think they will live till they are 110, rich, and surrounded by family. Think about the young ones who die cold, broke, and lonely.
2007-02-09 16:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by se-ke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. If you willfully sin and not even care the slightest bit. You will be punished. If you think redemption or forgiveness is for people who want to have a clean record right before they die, it is a lie. Asking for redemption and forgiveness needs to be from the bottom of your heart. You have to mean it. If you just ask for redemption to go to heavean, it won't happen.
2007-02-09 16:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Gigi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that ruins the whole point of Redemption and forgivness. God will only forgive you if when you ask, your heart is pure, and he will know if you knowingly sinned against him and just thought he would just hand you the forgivness you want. Sorry it doesn't work that way.
2007-02-09 16:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kat™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you? No, I don't think that would be much of a life. If you expect others to respect you, then you need to show respect for others. Live your life to the fullest, but make sure you don't impede anyone else's quest for happiness. Learn to balance personal liberty with social responsibility. Your life will be so much richer and your friends so much more plentiful.
2007-02-09 16:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You will get no redemption from god, as he does not exist. God isn’t why people are good to each other (not even religious people, even though they say it is). People are social animals. We do for the good of our species. Personally, I want a great deal for the happiness of mankind.
2007-02-09 16:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea but what if your car smashes into a brick wall going 99 miles per hour and you dont see it coming .
2007-02-09 16:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by prole1984 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Transforming Our Minds, AND Our Lives For Happiness.
We should not concern ourselves so much with immortality, etc. We all have heard of the saying "We should not too heavenly minded, or else we'll be no earthly good !" Not trying to be negative, but think we all should learn to develop inner mental peace, living in the here and now. Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow has enough troubles of its own. Please take just a few minutes to patiently read this information I've typed up. Thank You, and have a calm, peaceful, most excellent wk
Please Patiently Read the information I’ve typed up. Thank You.
Acquiring Peace of Mind, thru mindfulness:
1) Be in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down.
2) Have someone watch your children for about 10 or 15 min. [Increase in time, after practicing for a month]. Then close your eyes, and concentrate totally on your breathing.
3) At the end of your first inhalation of oxygen, count One. Keep doing this until you get to ten. Remain patient with yourself. {Continue patiently throughout this disciplinary practice).
4) Then focus your attention on breathing only through your nostrils, which filter out all the things, which are not healthy to breath into your lungs. Be aware of the various sensations through your nostrils, while you continue the counting. When you get to ten, start again at one. This disciplinary practice should take only 10 – 15 min. total time.
5) When a distracting thoughts enters your mind allow them to pass thru {your mind w/out analyzing them, or judging them, or trying to fix them. Then gently, patiently bring your full attention back to your breath. Every time, a distracting thought {any thought which would take your attention of your breath), comes to your mind, you need to use this skillful method to bring your full attention, back to your breath. Thoughts do come into our minds, especially stressful, sometimes angry, fearful, or worrisome thoughts, or pressing thoughts which indicate to us that we have an anxious mind.
*”Just be very patient w/yourself, and keep practicing.”
**"There is already proven evidence of the Success of The Mindfulness of Breathing Exercises Proven by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
and by many other Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Scientists, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapists! This meditation greatly improves the Cognitive areas of the brain, improving the intellect, memory, concentration & focus, says -Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. He, & many others Scientists, Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists have
proved much evidence through clinical studies, that The Mindfulness of Breathing (or mindfulness meditation – another name for this practice) dissolves stress, anger, depression, envy, jealousy, hatred, dementia, unforgiveness, guilt, discrimination, poor self-esteem, adhd, apathy,
worry, impatience, intolerance, fear, anxiety, & many other unhealthy and unwholesome spiritual/mental/emotional states, we so often fall into. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. Wrote a best seller called, “Coming to our Senses” which teaches the mindfulness of breathing (mindfulness meditation). And there is an Excellent book out called, “The Beginner’s Guide to Insight Meditation” By: Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith, which teaches Mindfulness of Breathing, Loving-kindness Meditation while walking to exercise, & Insight Meditation (a higher form of meditation, which greatly helps us to accurately, & clearly see things, people, & situations as they really are, so we’re Not held captive by our unwholesome thoughts, and reactions toward others, & situations in life. Some people use prayer, along with the mindfulness of breathing, to help them in life. Whatever methods one uses, should not be criticized, judged or condemned. Practicing what Jesus taught in Matt. 7:1-5 on not judging, criticizing, or condemning others is important in order for us to experience a healthy spiritual, mental, and emotional life. We are held accountable for the transformation of our own lives, not others. If you’re a little impatient when it comes to results, especially for dissolving anger, I encourage you to read the book, “Working With Anger” By: Thubten Chodron. Has 3 chapters on Training our mind & spirit in Patience; the book helps us see that our personal enemies are anger, hatred, pride and unforgiveness. It is actually a very encouraging book. The Author is also a Psychologist. Many find Prayer quite helpful, to help them gain self-confidence, guidance, comfort, security, & to help them deal with problems, & challenges of Life. And this is great too. The key is that we are gentle, patient, & forgiving with ourselves through the process of transforming our minds - to acquire peace of mind, and happiness. Some religions indicate the importance of renewing & transforming the mind, & as a result - their lives. Rom. 12:2 is an example of just that! A good friend shared with me that Jesus saved his spirit, but it was his responsibility to work out the salvation of his soul {he shared with me that the soul is the Mind, will, & emotions). He said to me that it says this in the book of James. This is done through Rom. 12:2, thus dissolving pride, hatred, and condemnation toward others. This information he shared with me inspired & encouraged me. I sincerely believe, as Jesus taught humanity in Matt. 7:1-5, that not judging, or criticizing, and condemning others, or ourselves is important toward peace of mind. It’s important that we respect beliefs {not judging or condemning them), allowing them to work out (as my friend shared with me) the salvation of our soul {mind/intellect, will & emotions) ourselves, without criticizing others for the methods they use to do this. As we transform our minds, thus transforming our lives, we help end our sufferings, and acquire inner peace, and happiness. And that is really all that most of humanity wants the Most, is peace of mind, and Happiness. Thx. For reading this. Stay Optimistic. Life is Wonderful, and People are too !
2007-02-09 16:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah, i don't think so. you might not be very popular if you do that.
2007-02-09 16:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by combs 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Are you socially retarded?
2007-02-09 16:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by Falling2Rust 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋