I mean, here on earth we obviously don't understand God's Wonderful Plan. That's Ok, in Heaven we can ask him.
Does the idea relax you that, after you ask Him about how the Holocaust, tsunamis, earthquakes, 9/11, etc, etc fitted into His Holy Plan...That he will explain it to you in a way that will finally make you think "Oh, Thank you God, good plan!"
2007-05-25 09:00:30 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
does god hold giant seminars up there to do these talks do you think? cause there'd be a whole lotta people waiting to ask questions
how come the podium doesn't fall through the clouds?
2007-05-25 09:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. There is no inherent reason the universe should operation with the purpose of making life easy, pleasant, or meaningful for humans. That we wish it would doesn't make it so. We do however, have the capacity to work to make our environments more pleasant for each other and ourselves. Why? Just because given the choice between doing so and not doing so it makes more sense and has better outcomes for us. We are also capable of finding or creating our own purpose and meaning for our lives. Contributing to the future of humanity through raised offspring or our own talents in improving our situation while here is a pretty good purpose I think. In doing so we contribute to the legacy of humanity far beyond our lifetimes. Knowledge is passed forward, it doesn't necessarily die with the individual. We all stand on the backs of many that came before us that enabled us to get this far. In a sense as part of humanity we are potentially immortal or very long lived. While humanity could be wiped out the outcome is not determined. We could grow and learn and expand into the universe to meet other intelligent species and expand our horizons even further. We create our future ourselves, not a god.
2016-05-17 22:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by sharon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, it's kind of funny.
I don't know if I really want to know all the answers.
Sometimes in life prayers go unanswered and we wonder why. And from time to time, it will be revealed.
I've had some prayers that I've asked that didn't get answered and then later I come to learn why that thing was all wrong for me.
At the end of the day though, I know it's a great mystery, but I believe with all my heart that God is beyond reproach. In other words, who am I to question God?
If He has something he want to show me, fine. But that what obeidiance is all about.
2007-05-25 09:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by The Brian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitting here, safe for the moment, it doesn't seem to be appropriate. If I was a victim, as you described, I could draw comfort from the expectation. Have you heard the Blues? How bout the song 'Old Man River'? Tell me they don't draw some comfort, from trusting God.
2007-05-25 14:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God explains The Plan to You, if You accomplish the following:
Create a Private, Personal, Direct, Divine Relationship with Our Creator and save Your Soul from religion's and atheist's beliefs.
Love and Believe in Our Creator;
Love and Believe in Yourself.
Only with Our Creator's Love and Peace will we be Truly Free!
Create Your Relationship and eliminate religion from YourLife.
2007-05-25 09:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it scare you that you may talk to God, not having accepted His plan? Are you terrified that He may cast you into hell because you were so worried about tsunamis that you didn't feel it was necessary to receive Christ? Will you have a smart-aleck answer when His plan is revealed to you? Either way, His plan will be accomplished. Whether it makes sense to you or not. Hope you're on His side by then.
2007-05-25 09:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The idea that "one day it will all make sense" does relax me a bit, though as a Pagan, mine takes a different form. But not to the point where I get complacent.
2007-05-25 09:07:25 · answer #7 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not worry about it I know that everything works together for good to those that love him. If one was to really study the bible you will see that most of the answers (if not all) to people's questions are already given. Just have comfort in knowing that HE is in control and know what he is doing. To answer the poster above No, we do not have freewill.
2007-05-25 09:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by I'm You 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, they brain-wash you (more) on the way to heaven so you can't complain. You're just supposed to believe that the end (heaven) justifies the means (everything/one else).
2007-05-25 09:05:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always hated it when my parents say "when you get older you'll understand"
I want to understand NOW why things happen the way they do
2007-05-25 09:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋