I spent a number of years looking for Jesus and the reasons why I should believe in him. Over the few months I increased my intensity and search for him and can only conclude that Christanity isn't for me. The evidence as I have found it points to the fact that Jesus was a man who thought he was dying for everyone's sins and he managed to convince others that he was the chosen one. In closing I will explore a more spiritual based theme for my life as I have found Jesus to be nothing more than a man and the bible to be lacking in the truth department.
2007-06-12 11:14:32 · 16 answers · asked by NIHIL VERUM NISI MORS 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree w/ your stance. I was like that for a while....converted to Paganism...and now I've found my true calling.
try this: www.deism.com
I think it'll bring some clarity to your vision.
Help this helps.
2007-06-12 11:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by Heather CRUNK 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I am certain I would believe in Jesus, even if he hadn't revealed himself to me.
It was prophesied that He (Jesus' Father) would speak to us in a foreign tongue. He does. English Bibles are woefully inaccurate in many ways. I have found only one translation of the New Testament to be perfect. But, so far, I have not seen a perfect English translation of the Old Testament. Nevertheless, in this age of computers, that may very well become possible.
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2007-06-12 11:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cannot imagine Jesus not revealing himself to me. He called me to him, why would he just leave me hanging. I am not sure what I would do if I had never experienced the feeling that I get. He reveals himself to me in so many ways, and he does to you as well. If you are looking to the bible to make your faith complete then you are only creating a lack of faith. He must live in you for his word to matter and become special to you. If you read the bible looking for fault, impurities, contradictions and lies then you are going to find them. However if you look for love, compassion, salvation and mercy then you will find that as well. It is all in the perspective in which you see things. You cannot find what you are not looking for. We are imperfect people and cannot expect to understand everything because of our imperfections and our own closed mindedness. Do you seek truth or logic? Logic is not truth and Jesus is not logic!
2007-06-12 16:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You searched but didn't find? What were you looking for? A faith that allowed you to live how you want? You want to be spiritual be reject evidence to the only truth? You know what the answer is but you want another way, just like everyone else.
2007-06-12 11:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by yaabro 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion is not for people who are searching for truth. The religious person decides what seems right, given all the present choices, then clings to it in any way possilbe. People who search for truth always consider that their beliefs could be wrong. As long as you are searching for truth, you will never really believe anything 100%.
2007-06-12 11:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by martin h 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does this mean that Jesus goes around flashing people? I find that highly unlikely. Everyone knows that the Holy Land is arid. Where would he find a raincoat???
Honestly, people, think for a minute!
2007-06-12 11:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by pasdeberet 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yet, He fulfilled hundreds of prophecies concerning the Messiah, most of which a man could not control (when and where He was born, for example).
If you are truly a seeker, read Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel.
2007-06-12 11:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can think what you want but I also heard that the bible is not for everyone. I didn't have to read the bible to know that Jesus is god. It was like it was graved in my heart before I was born. to know Jesus is to know wisdom and common sense. You will find him open your heart you did not open that bible to learn about him you opened just by curiosity bz you heard of him.
You know he still LOVE you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-12 11:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Jaden 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I respect that you have found no reason to believe. I do have reason to believe. If I never again sensed the presence of God, although I would miss that "presence" very much, it would not negate my belief in Him.
2007-06-12 11:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He hasn't revealed himself to anybody. Jesus, if he existed, is a dead guy.
Though, that won't stop people from believing in him and other superstitions like gods, angels, spirits, demons, ghosts, and other nonsense.
2007-06-12 11:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋