i'm not a christian nor an evolutionist, so what the heck am i???
2007-02-13
16:34:54
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well, i guess i believe there MIGHT be a God out there... but i don't wanna waste my time on faith... or anything... i dunno =[
2007-02-13
16:42:25 ·
update #1
I don't believe that much, but i keep asking "What if?" Like, what if it was true, and everyone was in heaven but me? this is why i never really talk about, it, so am i just an atheist?
2007-02-13
16:48:00 ·
update #2
So im someone who thinks there may be a God but not sure of it?
2007-02-13
17:01:52 ·
update #3
So im someone who thinks there may be a God but not sure of it?.... i'm so confused now...
2007-02-13
17:02:09 ·
update #4
A human being trying to find some truth in this world
2007-02-13 16:39:10
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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I suggest researching the many different religions. You can find info on yahoo or google search. If you don't have and beliefs than you are probably an atheist. The definition of an atheist is: an unbeliever in God or deities: somebody who does not believe in God or deities
And evolutionist is too a real word: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionist
2007-02-13 16:40:05
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answered by butterfly_tat_luver79 3
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If you have not investigated evolutionism or Christianity
and are not interested in faith but God may exist
that would probably make you an agnostic
more specifically an apathetic agnostic
The agnostic believes either that God is not knowable or that whether or not God exists is unknowable.
Apathy has to definitions: having or showing little or no feeling or emotion : spiritless
2 : having little or no interest or concern-- indifferent
2007-02-13 16:56:14
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answered by Joseph M 1
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You are
1. A living being, created in God's image, possessing a body, a soul and a spirit, by which you may not only know the material world, but God, and express Him to others (1Ths. 5:23; Jn. 17:2).
2. A fallen being, having inherited a fallen nature which is prone to sin, and yet you are an accountable sinner as you do have a choice (Gn. 4:7; Rm. 5).
3. An eternal yet needy soul, as sin has separated from God, leaving you spiritual dead (Gn. 2:17; Eph. 2:1, 5), and thus you need forgiveness and a spiritual birth, in order to be fully alive and know God. Moreover, you have no merit whereby you may gain Heaven nor escape Hell, and thus must look directly to God for mercy.
4. You are a blessed soul if you can read this, as God did not leave in your helpless condition, but "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him (1 John 4:9).
This Jesus "went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him (Acts 10:38). and after doing everything right, He paid for our sins with his precious, sinless blood in His death on the cross. He then rose from the dead 3 days later, and now sits in Heaven as man's present Savior and future judge.
5. You are a candidate for salvation.
What you do with Jesus Christ, the righteous Divine Son of God, reveals what you truly ultimately love, and determines where you will spend eternity. To be saved you need to decide that you want Jesus over sin, and ask Him to save you, trusting God to keep His promise to save you by His blood and righteousness. It is best you get alone with God and do not come out until you know you have received Jesus! This decision is shown by being baptized under water in identification with Christ.
As a result of accepting Jesus, then you are forgiven and given the Holy Spirit of Christ, so that you become spiritually alive, which is something that truly changes you!. You will want to know how to serve God according to the Bible, and pray, and be with Christians, etc. It also means that you will be persecuted by others who still want the darkness over Christ. But Jesus promises, as only God can, to be with you to the end of the earth, and you will find Him to be both your strength in time of trouble and deliverer from trials."It will be worth it all when we see Jesus."
I hope and pray that you will!
2007-02-13 17:04:02
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answered by www.peacebyjesus 5
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An honest person?
Find a Bible, and read only the words of Jesus. You don't even have to believe in God, to read his words of wisdom. They are very similiar to Confucius, and other great Philosophers of the World. Especially read his parables. They are a gentle way of teaching you about yourself and your neighbor.
What you want to constantly ask yourself is, "In the long run what is the best thing for me to do today that will improve my circumstances tomorrow (in the future).
You may be surprised by some of your answers, and some of Jesus' answers.
But, by all means, I suggest you stay away from the other verses in the Bible, and stay away from all organized religions (in the beginning of your search for who you are, and how you can be what you feel can do in this world.)
The Salvation Army has free Bibles, with Jesus' actual words written in red, so it is easy to just read Jesus' words and not be distracted by the other authors and the early church leaders who wrote scrolls that were later thrown into the Bible.
PS: While you are reading Jesus' words, don't allow anyone to help you or even know that you are reading them. There are a lot of good intentioned folks who would simpy distract your learning about Jesus and his wisdom. (Remember Jesus was not a Christian, that name came long after his death on Earth) Read only the words of Jesus and you will discover who he is.
2007-02-13 16:43:11
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answered by MrsOcultyThomas 6
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Lost and, apparently - by your question - confused.
**EDIT** Alright, if you are asking "What if?" and are open to an answer, then you are agnostic.
I used to be agnostic and did not trust other people (still don't for the most part), so I just asked God (assuming that there was a "God" who might be listening) if he was real, and if Jesus was someone I should be interested in... and if he was real and worth finding out about, could he please show me Himself, by HImself, so I didn't have to filter out potentially fake people...
I figured that, if there was no God, then I wasted maybe 5 or 6 minutes in the asking... but that, if there were a God, then it would be worth knowing.
He proved Himself real to me, beyond the shadow of any doubt, by Himself, nobody "witnessing" or "preaching" to me. That was 27 years ago, when I was 18.
So, if you're really "wondering," ask Him, himself.
2007-02-13 16:38:23
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answered by scruffycat 7
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Evolution is a theory. Christianity is a religion. They are not mutually exclusive despite what you hear from pin heads on this web site.
You sound like a seeker. Keep asking questions and researching to find the path that suits you. Don't be swayed by religious fanatics who want to sign up up.
2007-02-13 16:51:57
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answered by Anonymous
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According to the Vedic knowledge when asks this question they are on their way to higher consciousness. Well I am a spiritual person beyond all designations. We are not this body, IE, race, color, nationality, religion, mind, intellect, senses, job, etc. WE are eternal spirit souls, part and parcel of the Supreme Soul, also known as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Vishnu,etc. If you want to know your true identity then chanting the hare Krishna maha mantra will put you in direct contact with your maker and realize who you are. Also read Bhagavad Gita as it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada- tells the purpose of human life. Krishna says in the Gita "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me, I will Protect you do not fear. Spirituality is beyond mundane religion. e-mail me for More info.
2007-02-13 16:43:03
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answered by Anonymous
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You could be: Pagan, Buddhist, Hare Krishna, Muslim, Hindu, Bahai, Jewish, or any number of other religions that are neither Christian nor atheist. Most atheists and agnostics I know believe in evolution.
2007-02-13 16:42:35
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answer #9
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answered by userafw 5
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At least you are asking? Thats a positive sign. Keep searching.You'll get plenty of recommendations here. You must choose the right one. As agent Mulder says "The truth is out there".
2007-02-13 16:45:11
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answered by Gary M 4
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