2007-04-27 08:00:15 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because the subject of "God" is one that no human really knows s#It about, which therefore makes any knuckle-dragging bible-skimmer an "expert."
2007-04-27 08:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
what gives YOU the right to tell me I don't have the right? If you believe that every word that falls out of the mouth of the pope is supported by God....well, I guess you are very trusting. You are also willing to be led by the nose through life by someone you will never likely meet, does not know anything about you personally and will likely never lift a finger to do anything more for you than Pray for you, which ain't so bad but that is not going to help when you're changing a tire on the side of the highway at three a.m.
According to the teachings of the Christ, whenever two or more people gather to discuss God or anything spiritual, that meeting is sanctified as Church. You think just cos your Preacher or Minister or Priest has a DEGREE from an accredited spiritual institution; that because he was told BY ANOTHER HUMAN BEING that he is now prepared to tell others about God...Do You Actually Believe that these folk, "Ordained" by our GOVERNMENT, are really the only people who can teach you about Faith and God?....for the sake of future generations, I hope not.
2007-04-27 08:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by ghostuk43 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Right? In the US it's the first Ammendment (ie Freedom of Speech). But that is the wrong question to ask.
In fact, what/who gives me the responsibility to tell others about God is a better question. Jesus, in all 4 Gospel accounts during his "re-incarnate" time, gives his disciples a charge to go out and tell the world the good news about him. That is why.
2007-04-27 08:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Steve M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The right as a daughter of the King. It is a commandment of my Lord to spread the Word of His glory and I try to do so in a respectful and loving manner. I do not push off on anyone and why would anyone who didn't want to know about God want to be on this forum? I have thought about that a lot, there are many here who protest, post truly ugly thoughts and in general try and cause grief. Why would you come to a religious forum and then say we shouldn't talk about God? Do you go to a restaurant and ask where the library books are? Do you go to a clothing store and ask why they don't have food? Why go where they clearly state one thing and then get all defensive like we have no right to speak and be here?
2007-04-27 08:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sylvia G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My original point, I discovered, was already made by several others and is a very valid point, so I will offer another.
You often see me referring to myself as "The sower" or "Just sowing seeds in His field", etc. Let me tell you what I mean by that. In Luke 8:5-8, Jesus tells His disciples and a multitude of others who had gathered to hear Him speak, a parable about a "sower" who was sowing seed in a field. Some of the seed fell on the path and was trampled and eaten by birds before it even had a chance. Some fell or rocky ground and didn't survive long after it sprouted due to lack of water. Some fell among thorns which choked it out. But some fell on good ground and thrived.
Jesus gave them this explaination of what this all means. He said that the seed is the word of God. He said that the different types of ground upon which the seed fell represents different types of people, and the field is the world.
What can be understood from this parable as it relates to your question?
Simply this, I am "The sower". I am not supposed to concern myself with what type of ground I am sowing the seed (the word of God) onto. I am just supposed to take the seed one handful at a time and cast it out all around me as I live my day to day life. Some of it will never sprout and some of it will thrive. I am not supposed to till the soil, water the sprouts, or bring in the harvest. I am not supposed to pre-determine what is good soil and only sow the seed there. I am only supposed to sow the seed which is the word of God.
I sow. The Holy Spirit waters. God reaps the harvest.
God loves you and so do I.
Another handful of seed sown, I move on.
2007-04-27 08:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very good question. 3 things give me the right. 1. I am an American and the 1st Amendment gives me that right. It is the same 1st Amendment that gives you the right to ask your question. 2. As a believer in God, It makes sense to try in society to share hope with those who are down trodden or depressed and Faith in a God or in my case in the God of the Bible to try and give hope to those who don't have it. This would include those who may have lost loved ones due to untimely death or illness. It would be alot better than just telling them"hey thats life" It would be cold and heartless, even if they choose in their own heart not to believe in a God, That is their free choice. 3. also for those of us that are believers in God, we are commanded to warn those living in sin. This is not just to the Christians but to Jews as well. In the Book of Ezekiel 3:17 The prophet was speaking to the nation if Isreal, That the Jews are a to be a Watchman to warn them who live wickedly and in sin. The instructions come from the God of Isreal. If we don't warn them, they will suffer the consiquences for their sin and God would charge us as being guilty of that. Yet as a Christian we are commanded to tell others about Christ. We are also told that many will persicute us for this, as you do with your question. lets put this in a practical sense. What if you were going to get in your car and I just happen to notice that your brake fluid had leaked out, but I don't want to say anything to offend or get involved. "Hey, thats life" But If I knew that and didn't say anything to you to save your life,and the result was a car wreck that crippled you for life or worse killed you. Wouldn't you be very upset if you found out later on or in death that I didn't tell you and I knew the consiquences. Think about it.
2007-04-27 08:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by Whitehorse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a American, I live in America. I have this little thing called freedom of speech! People give their lives for me to have this wonderful gift. This country was founded on the belief in God. So If you know something good share it. God has been so good to me.
2007-04-27 08:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by sandy.d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is OK to tell but if not well received wrong to argue. I should help them in some other way like carrying in their groceries or just being kind. But when asked then I can elaborate and/or debate. I would never insist anybody accept any gift I try to give them. If they don't want it someone will.
2007-04-27 08:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by bess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only talk about God to others when they ask. I never bring the subject of God or my religion up, but am open and honest when i give answers when asked.
2007-04-27 08:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually God gave me the right.
2007-04-27 08:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by angel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord’s harvest is a process of sowing the Word, refining, cleaning, sifting, purification, and separation.
The Lord’s harvest sprouts at the First Advent and continues through the Second Advent into the Millennium to the great white throne.
Only somebody that is totally a Biblical illiterate would ask this question.
2007-04-27 08:03:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋