God knows what is and will be. So He knows which path, to hell or heaven, I will take. This leaves me only with the illusion of free will, and a lifetime of hanging around on this planet, which is like some big christian-filter for sorting out the good ones (although He already knows how it is going to turn out).
Why does He bother with the whole life charade? Does He like game shows?
2007-02-18 00:26:13 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I should have probably mentioned I'm an atheist. I'm just wondering.
2007-02-18 00:33:53 · update #1
Maybe he enjoys the feeble attempts of people trying to change their fate. He's twisted that way.
2007-02-18 00:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, good morning,
I study in the original manuscripts - hey, look,
this is a myth that is about as inaccurate as any could get - God does not know beforehand exactly what someone is going to do;
He knows us, thats where we were before we came here in the flesh - with God, and so if you know your best friend, or your mom - you can get an idea of what they may do in a situation,
and probably a damned good idea, but you can only hope they will make the right decision when faced with a serious choice.
Same with God - Don't be fooled by some of the tripe thats taught by some of the churches -
God is not playing a game here, we are here for a specific reason, and its very necessary that each person use his free will - that is, except for His Elect, who have already been judged, and do not have free will today.
Thats a study within itself, so I'll leave it here.
2007-02-18 09:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes As u said god knows which path U WILL TAKE.so it is u who takes the path not him.Because god is fair and gave us freedom to choose the path and plus He helps us to choose his path coz He knows that is the best for us.
For example if someone decided to go in a certain path that is wrong ,god will tell us and u will know that is a wrong path But he will never force you to choose the right one.
In addition u must know that we DO NOT deserve anything from God ,it's only because of his mercy and love that he gave us a chance to be with him through the blood of jesus chrust so what else He can do for u.
He offered u a way to be with him and it s ur choice
wether we go to hell or heaven it was still our choice
So dont worry ,dont let the idea that u ll go to hell get u.the way to god is there so choose it instead of thinking of that (ur question)
2007-02-18 08:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey dude
I don't if this helps but maybe yes he knows how things will turn out and its all planned. But could it be semi-planned and that we are all being prepared on this earth for a higher duty or purpose.
We are given choice or no choice we are given opportunity or no opportunity, it is how we deal with situations maybe thats what he has left us here for, a type of army life combat. It seems the more you know, the more life gets a bit harder as we become more aware of things, we have to find ways of coping with them.
That is why maybe some of us stay here longer than others.
2007-02-18 08:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sora 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are very wrong in your concept of God. If you create a being, and you also say you will judge that being, then how can you judge, with honesty, unless you have allowed free will.
A God that could create the universe and life is not that small minded. Many Christians are very small minded. So now you have to decide whether to believe in very small minded people, or a God who simply says, "I am who I am", which is an immaterial being of eternal consciousness.
You really have to rethink your perceptions.
If you like, email me.
2007-02-18 08:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are moments as a parent when I see my child is about to misbehave. I know they will have to bear the consequences of their action if I do not stop them, but if I stop them and control every aspect of their life and choices then I am robbing my child of learning. That is why God lets us make our own choices even though he knows that we will sometimes make bad choices. God also gives us answers and help to be better more peaceful people too. He has not left us comfortless. Rather we let bitterness and pain keep us from God. In other words we sometimes cut off our nose to spite our own face.
2007-02-18 08:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by Christopher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God gave you the power to choose ... If you want to write a number from 1 to 100 .. would god know which number you gonna choose ?
Even God don't know the future !!!!
God : an infinite being (no beginning ,no end) ,not compared to human realm (The laws of nature and physics would not work for him) .. God designed the fabric of time and Space .. and don't know the future ...
2007-02-18 08:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by jimy86Leb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously he bothers for your benefit you have this opportunity and whether you accept it or not you still are given this opportunity and still God reaches his hand too you continuously...It is a testimony against you if your reject the truth forever while it is continually offered to you...This is your chance to receive the truth and whether or not you accept this opportunity the chance is there for you and it is only by your free will whether you choose the truth or follow a lie...Whether or not you reject God you have free will and an opportunity and God will not interfere with your choice...He bothers because he is righteous and he loves you so he continually offers you his salvation. It is not a game show but your real life opportunity and you whether you admit it or not have an opportunity to accept the truth and God is continually offering you his salvation and if you forever reject it who's to blame but you?
2007-02-18 08:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if he knew everything that is going to take place he could have stopped man from sinning.He did not do it.Then he sends flood still man went on sinning.He could not do anything to stop it. Finally he had to create a man named Jesus to save mankind! It looks funny.Almighty should have all power.Why should all this gimmicks.
I think god if he is there would not intervene in man's life.If he knew everything he could have stopped Tsunami one year back.He could have stopped " AIDS/HIV". These are all part of nature and it is part of evolution.
I do not think one has to blame god for everything when we know not whether he exists or not.You need to live according to your conscience.That's all.
2007-02-18 08:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by cupid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only plausible explanation then would be that it isnt about heaven, hell and religion, but instead about your own journey, as right now you don't know whats going to happen, even if someone else might.. perhaps then you are the spectator watching the gameshow that is your life, rather than a god who by definition knows what will happen anyway.
2007-02-18 08:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by James W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where is it written God knows?
What God has done is establish 2 groups.
He is interested in helping / blessing one group (read: 'type') of people and really against the other.
It is your individual choice, totally dependant on you, as to which group, or category, you put yourself.
2007-02-18 08:41:39 · answer #11 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋