2007-03-15 03:06:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personally, I think that if there were a creator, that he/she/it/they would have a duty to reveal themselves to their creations ... especially in situations that could possibly involve the eternal torture of my immortal soul. I don't expect that the heavens should open up daily, but there should be more contact than just simple "feelings" and silent guidance. After all, we're imperfect humans and if we were in fact made that way, our creator should understand that we are likely to misinterpret these things.
If nothing else, a divine creator would know that we will constantly be seeking information and the truth. He/She/It/They should at least be there when we're attempting to find him, etc.
2007-03-15 03:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a very interesting thing said on here yesterday by another user. (Acid bath slayer.) Of course, believers will vehemently disagree with this, but it's something that should make everyone at least think a little. I hope he doesn't mind if I quote him:
"Philosopher and literary critic Galen Strawson once proposed that it was the atheists and agnostics that god must love the most: "For they are the ones who have taken him most seriously." Strawson saw belief in god as an inherent insult to god himself. A god which gave us reason would want us to use it, wouldn't he? In a dispassionate and honest pursuit of god, I have found nothing but creations of men. I take the questions of theology very seriously for they relate to my passage in this life. But, I have an obligation and responsibility to rationality. I can only believe those things for which I have reason to believe. I can only set my beliefs to be proportional with evidence and logical deliberation. Sure, a heaven may sound good, but it is wishful thinking only. Even if there was a god, would he rather you honestly disbelieve or dishonestly and emotionally pursue him endlessly without any means, reason, or foundation?"
2007-03-15 10:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God did prove himself. On the cross.
33At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
35When some of those standing near heard this, they said, "Listen, he's calling Elijah."
36One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink. "Now leave him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down," he said.
37With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.
38The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"
40Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there.
2007-03-15 10:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by rose_4jesus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then it would take away the mystery and our beliefs would no longer be based on faith. Which destroys the purpose of our existence, to find god through our own paths. Or some other line of BS your preacher will feed you.
2007-03-15 10:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by poseidenneptune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one God, and He has a Son by the name of Jesus.
2007-03-15 10:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by Light Bringer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our God has proven Himself. He is the matchless one, Jesus Christ
2007-03-15 10:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by nolet93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your questions are beyond stupid.
2007-03-15 10:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by lightfoot_p 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋