Atheism?
Sleeping?
Work?
Sex?
Married life?
Booze?
Drugs?
T.V.?
Music?
Ignorance?
Confusion?
Fear?
Too many Bibles, not enough time?
Too many religions, not enough time?
Division in churches (disunity in beliefs)?
Dancing?
Smoking?
Rebellion over being controlled?
Other? (Please list, if not listed, thanks!)
What keeps you from serving God?
Also, if you do serve, what is the strongest reason you do?
Fear of hell?
Love of God?
Be honest! God is watching!
2007-03-04 08:45:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The fact that I have a freaking brain, and I use it.
2007-03-04 08:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's a combination of things. Most of which is, I do not believe that I have to answer to anyone for the way I live my life. I spent the first half of my childhood being forced to sit in Sunday School and regular church, and forced to listen to things that I just didn't agree with. To me, the Bible is just a book written by men, and Hell is just something made up to keep the masses in line.
However, I am not putting down any religion, that is against my own beliefs. I firmly believe that everyone should have faith in what gives them comfort and strength, and that everyone has the right to question things. There is so much beauty in the world that goes by the wayside because people are so concerned with things like this... It's sad.
2007-03-04 17:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jess H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's laziness or lack of discipline, but I have always had trouble staying the course. Sometimes I feel as though I don't belong there and get discouraged. I don't believe anything can keep you from getting saved. Like some people say that when they quit smoking, cursing, using drugs etc, then they will follow the Lord, but that is not true. You come to him humbly, just as you are, everything else will fall into place if you are sincere.
2007-03-04 16:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's going to not worship God because of smoking or dancing? I'd add logic and reason to that list; that's why a lot of people don't believe in God.
I do believe in God myself, but I don't 'serve' Him per se, and my God certainly isn't the same as yours. If the only thing to maintain my belief was fear of hell, I would have gone back to atheism ages ago.
2007-03-04 16:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you serve someone who does not exist?
And, I like the way you linked atheism in with drugs, booze, ignorance, confusion, and the lot. You're the kind of person who likely assumes all atheist have never read the bible, and know nothing about your religion.
Moving on...
2007-03-04 17:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Atheism
Sleeping
Work
Sex
Music
Division in churches (disunity in beliefs)
Rebellion over being controlled
2007-03-04 16:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I never know which one to worship. Vishnu, Christian God, Allah, Zoltar, Zeus, Odin, FSM or Ra. Plus the obvious fact that most 'holy books' are ancient origin stories, reiterated and mutated over the years.
2007-03-04 16:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not Worth
2007-03-04 16:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which God? The Christian one?
A sense of honor and morals.
2007-03-04 16:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey that's easy. There is no one to serve.
2007-03-04 16:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by Toycrusier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋