Everytime someone goes through something they don't want to go through, or have a near-death experience, they want to call upon God. But before that, they don't even think about Him. What's up with that?
2007-06-12 16:06:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course I can't speak for EVERYONE as in EVERYONE; but I know and have heard of lots of people doing this, so I asked people's opinions on it.
2007-06-12 16:16:56 · update #1
Because man thinks he doesn't need anyone and could do it all himself.
Once he finds himself in a real pickle, he realizes that he needs something bigger than himself, his friends and family. God was just patiently standing there waiting for him to realize it and call upon Him.
The real key to spirituality is when you realize you are not what you think you are and that you need God in your life.
2007-06-12 16:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many people today (especially those who have everything given to them on a silver platter) think they got it on their own.They therefore assume they have no need of the creator.When a they face a crises they have no control over they realize its time to ask God's help.Even the non-rich can rebel against God and seek God when they are in crises.Many will pray to God to get something for them but God isn't an errand runner.God is the King of Kings.
Romans 10
2007-06-12 17:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because when they are in deep trouble they realize that the only way to find true happiness is in God since nothing else is working for them: not money, not success, not power. As for those who have near-death experiences, they are probably grateful to God that they are still alive and they realize how fragile life is so they try to turn around their life by becoming believers. I cant really say since ive never had a near-death experience.
2007-06-12 16:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by bruinshmd 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are wrong. I have been in life-threatening situations, and it did not cause me to suddenly become delusional.
I'm not the only one:
http://atheistfoxholes.org/
"There ARE in fact many “Atheists in foxholes” who have served and are serving our country proudly, in all branches of the armed forces. In fact, nearly thirty million Americans do not profess a religious belief. This group includes many people who describe themselves as Atheists, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists or with other appellations."
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2007-06-12 16:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by YY4Me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God can heal everybody of something inclusive of an amputee's limb. yet those Judas Preachers are pretenders to income greater congregations power and money. and that they have not got any power to heal everybody of something. they are able to fool a great number of the folk a great number of the time. yet they won't be able to make limbs to strengthen earlier the cameras. they are able to basically fake to heal ailments that could no longer be shown actual or fake. backside li ne is: They lie for the almighty greenback.
2016-10-09 02:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by clubbs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are a lot of people that talk to God on a daily basis for the good and the bad. I know that I am thankful when things are good, but I also want to know that I am not alone or abandoned when things are bad. I think people get scared when they are in trouble and they want to know they are not alone...
2007-06-12 16:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Amy L 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
.Maybe because deep in their hearts they really know that He is the only one who can really help them, although they won't admit it.
I rely on Him all the time, through the good and the bad. And you know what is so awesome about Him? He will be there every time for each one of those people every time they call for Him! He's a Mighty Awesome God!!!
2007-06-12 16:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes you have to fall on your face, before you will except his grace. Because most people don't realize the power and mercy of the Lord until they are in trouble.
God is good all the time, all the time God is good.
Bless You.
2007-06-12 16:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are a lot of atheists who have been in foxholes, getting shot at who total disagree with you.
When I am in trouble I concentrate on how I am going to get myself out of it. Not waste my time pleading to an non-existent ex-war god.
2007-06-12 16:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by Simon T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How the hell do you know? I guess you can read the thoughts of all humans on this planet huh!
I talk to God everyday. I thank Him for the good and ask for His help when I need it. I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN!!!!!!!!!! Thank God!
2007-06-12 16:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋