I agree, it is a mystery as to why God created humans. I don't think He did it just for attention, though, because obviously He would have just made *everyone* worship Him -- you know, He wouldn't have given us free will.
I wonder if His reasons were somewhat like why people have kids. Do they do it for attention? Hardly! It's because parents want someone to love -- someone to grow up in the world they've laid out for them, someone to enjoy life with them. And above all, for someone to love the parents back. I think that's why we're called God's Children -- doesn't it seem like the same relationship?
Why does God create troubles? I don't entirely know that He did. Why *would* He create disasters? That makes no sense. However, much of our suffering, human suffering, is caused by mankind itself. For example, people dying of starvation in Haiti are doing so because of a corrupt government that will not allow them proper nourishment. Did you know that there's enough food in the world to feed *everyone*? The problem is that it's not distributed right. So God did give us enough food, so it seems -- we're just not handling it right.
But even those things aside, what about natural disasters? Like hurricanes -- those aren't our fault! So why do they come? I do not know -- I put my faith in the idea that God must have a reason for it, and that I'm either never going to find out, or someday He may reveal the reason to me. It's too difficult to search for the answer on my own.
I think that people die for good reason, though. The Earth would easily become overpopulated, for one thing, but I also think that most people are ready to die at the end of their lives. I think people need a definite end to their lives because it teaches a lesson to all the other people still alive -- people get killed in wars because humans are cruel. People need to treat each other well because life is precious. Is that what God is teaching us? I think it is: life is precious. If I told you that you had only one day to live, what would you do? You would likely do as much as you've ever wanted to -- that could mean spending quality time with those you love, or spending it on all of your wildest desires. The prospect of death encouraged you to enjoy your life -- maybe that is why our lives are finite.
But I think that overall, our life experiences are supposed to help us reach a great conclusion that there will always be one person who loves us no matter what we do, no matter what happens to us. It's the feeling you get when you're embraced in a mother's hug -- you just let go and know that all will be well, no matter how cruel life may seem. Isn't that the strongest comfort you can imagine? God offers us that same comfort. He is the Creator of the world as we know it. He made your family, He made all that is good in the world. He is our Father, ever-loving, ever-forgiving, ever-understanding.
And even if you stop believing in Him, just think: someone out there loves you right now, no matter what you're doing, right or wrong. Someone trusts you unendingly. Someone knows you inside and out, understands you better than you understand yourself. If you want to think of this someone as many people you know, or as a single entity, God, that's all right. Just remember that goodness exists, and it is in your best interest to find it.
2007-05-05 13:25:11
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answered by Anonymous
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god creates humans to pray for him;because he wants attention
This incorrect. God created humans to have a relationship with him. Humans are the only created beings who can have a personal relationship with God
god creates troubles; for his amusement
Also incorrect. The bible is very clear on this - God does not create trouble and God does not tempt man. When trouble arises, He is not amused, He is grieved.
god takes people away(die); because he wants to enjoy the good people!!!!!!!!!!!
Also incorrect. Death came into the world through the sin of Adam. We have to deal with it. It is not a divine tool to "cull the herd" and leave behind only those who follow Him.
WHY in the WORLD does GOD act SOOOOOOOOOOOO selfish and CHILDISH???????????
Based on your stated views, I can understand why you would think God is childish, but your views do not reflect the truth abou the teaching and nature of God.
2007-05-05 13:06:49
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answered by under_mckilt 2
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God created humans so that they could have the joy of knowing Him.
God created a perfect world, but we messed it up. Now, God uses the troubles we have brought upon ourselves to continue with His objective: bringing His creation to the knowledge of Him in love. God uses our bad for good.
Good people die, just as bad people do.
It can be hard to lose someone close to you. It can be difficult to go through tough times. But we must not begin to play the blame-game. It must be realized that this is a world that we have messed up. It is no longer perfect, as you can so plainly see. I know that you are deeply saddened with the loss of your cousin. But why does death happen? To put it this way: a employee works to earn his or her wages. As for humanity as a whole, though, we have sinned. And the wages, or payment, for sin is death. We've sinned. Death is part of our punishment. Know this: God does love you. He is a wise God, not selfish and childish. Selfish? He sent His only Son for YOU! Childish? In His wisdom, He laid the foundations of the earth. If you ever think that you have a thing or two to tell God, then read Job 38-41. How many of God's questions can you answer? Go to http://www.biblegateway.com and search for those chapters, one by one. Know that this mighty God that you read about loves you deeply.
2007-05-05 13:27:07
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answered by eefen 4
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Galatians 6:7
2007-05-05 13:12:24
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answered by Anonymous
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i'm sorry for the loss of your cousin. however it's not God's fault. He created us to live and with living comes death. God does not create troubles - we do well enough on our own creating trouble, strife and turmoil. think about the times you could have done the right thing and instead wanted to do your own thing.
While i am sure you are greiving over your loss - your cousin is not at a loss, your cousin is in a better place. while that does not alwas bring solice in the beginning, in time, it will. no i won't say that time heals all wounds - for some wounds are so deep their scar remains. but time will heal the wound and t he scars will remain to help you remember how much you loved your cousin.
God Bless you and give you peace.
2007-05-05 13:07:52
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answered by Marysia 7
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Why do people have kids? Because they want to enrich their lives and be parents! Is that childish?
Is it childish to want your kids to be faithful, obedient, conduct themselves in the ways you taught them, expect that they give you attention, and have gratitiude for the things youve done for them?
Does it say anywhere in the Bible that God delights in causing trouble or did you just make that up? Where do 100% of our troubles come from? (Satan, the world, circumstance) Unless God opened up the earth and struck your family dead with a death angel, they werent from him but other people.
How does killing people make him enjoy the good people anymore? Does the Bible say that he delights in the death of sinners or did you just make that up?
I think the Q you need to ask yourself first is why are humans so selfish, childish, and evil. And why do they attempt to stand in judgment of that which is a perfect version of humans that has the power to create, destroy, and truly judge all creation?
2007-05-05 13:04:45
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answered by Anonymous
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First: You are not looking for a person that's going to be, and has been, abusive. Move on. Second: He does not deserve you. You are too well of a individual to allow him deliver you down. NEVER take him again. It'll be a repeat of your historical past in combination. More beatings, which, incidentally, he can also be despatched to prison for doing. Third: Concentrate on being the exceptional mother you'll be able to be for your entire children. They deserve a pleased mother. PS: My exceptional pal met a man 6 one million/two years in the past. When she moved in with him, he made her inform every body she is aware of to not touch her any further. We had been exceptional peers for 7 years earlier than that. I stored touch together with her mother. She informed me that this man made her throw the whole lot she owns away and marry him. Last April, one other pal bumped into her at a neighborhood sanatorium. She eventually received clear of him. We have talked day-to-day on account that then. The matters she has informed me he had performed, I desire upon nobody, now not even my worst enemy. This man abused her regularly over. He abused her youngsters (in additional manner than one, when you get my glide). She was once abused at the same time pregnant together with his daughter. The woman is now three and has many issues. She can not speak like a average three yr historic. She has to have braces on her ankles simply to stroll like a average youngster. She is now going via an uncongenial divorce. He threatened to kill her if she left him. He attempted as soon as. She was once scared to depart. But she did. It's the identical factor with you. He convienced you that he's a well man and that you want him. The reality is you're going to be happier with out him. You are not looking for him. He might come to be similar to my exceptional pal's quickly to be ex. No lady merits a coward.
2016-09-05 08:46:56
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answered by ? 3
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There are Many gods:
Several of them are mere myths;
One of them is actually the Creator;
A few are supportive of the Creator;
And, there is one --in particular-- [& his hordes] who wants nothing more than to make the Creator look bad, & get as many people as possible to join him in such hatred...
Is There Only One True God?
- Figments of the Imagination
- Jesus, the Angels, and the Devil http://watchtower.org/e/200602b/article_01.htm
The true Creator is
*never* selfish OR childish...
God Cares--How You Can Be Sure :
- Is God Responsible for Our Problems?
- God Really Cares About You
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2004/7/1/article_01.htm
2007-05-05 14:50:19
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answered by Anonymous
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God made us because God is LOVE. He doesn't need us to pray for him. And we are the ones who cause problems in this world. We sin and that's what causes trouble. Sin is also why we die. But if you are a Child of God and YOU believe in him, you will have eternal life in heaven when you die.
2007-05-05 13:05:41
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answered by foreverme 3
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To die is gain for those that love the Lord. To be free from this world and it's ways would be a blessing. To have eternal peace is priceless because Jesus paid the price and we do no have to.
I'm sorry you do not have your cousin with you any more, She goes to a better place and may she have eternal peace.
2007-05-05 13:08:11
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answered by Dennis James 5
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