the fact that I am faced with is it doesn't matter whether God exist or not. Existing and not existing are petty universal rules that don't apply to God. I am agnostic because I believe that God is beyond existance and nonexistance. He is too great to exist and yet he is so great that he exist. God neither is existing nor nonexisting. The question of existance has nothing to do with how your heart loves him. With that said, I am left with no more excuses and should live a morally good life. What are your thoughts?
2007-02-11 12:24:40 · 18 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you can not love something that does not exist. You just describe something that is outside of the realm of God. What you described is a safe and easy place to go. No accountability, no actual substance. You made it everything and you made it nothing. How does this make sense?
2007-02-11 12:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think this is possible, unless you think you are God. You see you are thinking you can live without the assistance of God. This is where Satan fails. He wanted to live like God without the God who created him. Since you probably cannot do it yourself, it is better to believe God does exist to help you to go back to Him. But you are different and let's assume you can but where would you be when you pass out. Because your stand is not clear whether God exists or not, so how would God come in when you don't believe he exists. If he does not exist, I repeat where would you be? It does matter because your question ask about going to heaven.
2007-02-11 12:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ptuan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not believe God exists, then you are wasting your time with the rest of your pontifications. He exists, and is very real. What exactly is this state between existence and non-existence you speak of? Semi-existence? Can you give a realistic example of anything or anyone who has achieved the state of semi-existence?
It is amazing what people will come up with in their sinful state with their darkened heart to avoid the reality of God.
Live a morally good life? According to whose standards, yours? All your righteous deeds in the flesh are worthless to God. See Isaiah 64:6
Jer 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is incurable; who can know it?
2007-02-11 12:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thank you for being so open and honest. If I could, I would give my experiences and knowledge to you so that you would know that God certainly does exist.
I can only recommend at this time that you read the Bible, maybe with someone that you know does know God, attends church. And I would seriously consider the things of the world, how unbelievably well created they are, in order to gain some understanding of his glory and creative power.
I do know that God has given us humans a promise. If we will seek Him sincerely, that is, with our whole heart, He will honor that and make Himself known to us.
Jesus, who is God, never revealed Himself to those that did not believe(after His resurrection) but will to those that seek Him.
I sincerely do desire that you find the truth, I hope to see you someday in a far better place. Take care.
2007-02-11 12:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word used for "belief" (saving belief) in Scripture is an active, on-going belief, a belief that results in a changed life, a continually changing life. Even the demons "believe" (non-active), yet their belief doesn't lead to their salvation.
God reveals much about his nature and character through the Bible, and he lays out for us the nature of sin and salvation. We don't have to wonder or suppose, just to believe what he says and act upon it.
If you really want to know the truth, read the Bible and seek after God. He promises that if you seek him, he will be found. If you draw near to him, he will draw near to you. Wouldn't that be a much better use of your time then simply supposing what might be?
2007-02-11 12:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can you go to a place that dosen't exist. Believe or dis- believe all you want but when you die you will lay in the ground and rot
2007-02-11 12:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
... existing ....not existing you cant have both or be both. it doesn't make sense, what is heaven if God doesn't exist? you have to believe in Him to love him, and you have to know Him in order to love Him. you can only know Him through His word, the bible.
2007-02-11 12:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by TruthSeeker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't believe you will go to heaven, based on this scripture: (Hebrews 11:6) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those...who seek Him.
2007-02-11 12:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strugle with the same issue. I know that he has been their for me but it is hard when you don't see, touch. That is why it is all based on faith. You seem to have that and God knows deep down how we feel. I am sure you will go to heaven. God doesn't want anyone to go to Hell or otherwise.
2007-02-11 12:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by BABY GIRL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that believing in God is not the point.
You need to love God
2007-02-11 12:27:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋