Because I really don't want to, that is, it's not my intention, nor the purpose for this question - AT ALL ... but here goes.
If God is everywhere, can we find Him in a brothel? At a
craps table? At a serial killer's crime scene? In a place of worship you personally find repulsive... can we find Him in the "fog of war", in a little child's cancer treatment room, at the lottery drawing, at tsunami events... at weddings that you disagree with because you know they won't last?
Is He anywhere to be seen when impoverished 3rd world people pray, is He in Darfur, is He at tragic traffic accident sites, but most importantly...
Is He in complete agreement with the teachings of your faith?
2007-07-18 16:46:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your question reminds me of an interview with a holocaust survivor who said:
Surviving the camps makes you wonder if God exists...and if he does, who needs him?
2007-07-18 16:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
God fills the universe and there is not one single iota of information that ever escapes His notice. Therefore, He is totally aware of all those things and not only aware of them but He had foreknowledge of them all before the world was ever formed. He knows everything past, present and future instantly and without working up any sweat, and He is never surprised in any way. While He has foreknowledge He does not interfere with our free choice to obey Him or not. What many humans fail to see is the very real consequences that will come from our thoughts and actions. We are not God or even little gods and only finite, extremely limited persons.
Remember also that many people are praying to false gods that can give them nothing. They pray to idols of stone and wood which the Bible condemns. When someone prays to the one true God in the name of Jesus Christ no matter where on earth they live or under what conditions they live in God answers their prayer. Countless testimonies attest to this fact.
I am in complete agreement with the teachings of His Word, and He doens't have to conform to anything I believe. People say, "God said it, I believe it and that settles it." THAT IS NOT THE WAY IT GOES AT ALL! The truth is that, "God said it and that settles it whether I believe it or not!
He is sovereign and doesn't have to change for anyone. Our prayer is to conform to His will. That is why He can guarantee to answer our prayer because His will is best for all concerned which makes praying "Thy Will Be Done" the best decision anyone could ever make while praying.
2007-07-19 00:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you ask any question about God honestly, you are not offensive.
Yes, God is in all of the places you mention. He sees everything and is present everywhere. He grants us the right and power to choose good or evil, then allows us to see the result. That's what life is; a dress rehersal for our permanent life which follows this one. He's asking you the same question every day - good or evil, which do YOU choose.
As to the second question, you've missed it completly. The correct question is "Is my faith in complete agreement with God". I believe I must answer no. Because of my sin, I cannot live in complete agreement with God. Holiness is beyond me. That is why God sent Jesus.
2007-07-18 23:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by "Ski" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is with those who suffer, and mourns greatly for those who inflict pain on themselves, or others (drugs, gambling, and so on)
With faith our burdens can become lightened. The reason God does not stop these things is because He gave all of us agency or choice. Those who choose wickedly doesn't just affect them but others. The world is proof of this. Trials are set in our path for a reason. This life, our time on earth, is nothing but a brief moment. Our pains and afflictions don't go unnoticed and all of these things are for us to learn to progress even more when we die, and then our eventual judgment.
And yes God is in complete agreement with the teachings of my faith.
www.lds.org
2007-07-19 00:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Bubblewrap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL you dont know how to word the question and i dont know how to word the answer! But yes He is in all those places, helping who he can help. At the crime scene he is carrying away the victim, in the war he is protecting his children, in the cancer room he is holding the childs hand. Life isnt alway fair (believe me i know! my truck was broken into, there was a home invasion across the street this weekend, and my husband almost got shot on easter and we have to go to court to be witnesses this friday!) but God is always there. I like to think of the footprints in the sand thing where he carries you through the worst parts.
2007-07-18 23:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by amberrr64 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God is everywhere........... he may not like what people are doing there but we are all Gods children and like a good father he will watch over us. there are only 2 reason a person will leave this earth and be sent to judgment the 1st one being that you have fulfilled the purpose God has set for you and the 2nd one being that because the devil for whatever reason has interveened in your life and that is the result.
2007-07-18 23:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by iamajesusfreak08 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He knows all, He is all powerful. He is omnipotent. You cannot hide from Him. But the Spirit wont be with you if you are not doing the right things.
"Is He in complete agreement with the teachings of your faith?" Yes :)
2007-07-18 23:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by fishcan'tseewater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personaly i believe that god is there but i dont believe the stuff in the bible cuz if god created everything y isnt every thing perfect including bad things that go on in the world today
2007-07-18 23:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the God YHWH is still alive and well, He is still watching everyone, in every place,at all times and is patiently waiting to pick someone when the time is right for His next "prophet" to rise up to serve him.
2007-07-18 23:57:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is not everywhere. We are created in his image so if you think of a perfected man, you will get a good idea about God.
The Holy Ghost is another separate person who is a member of the Godhead and his influence can be felt everywhere and testify of the Father.
Daniel 10
5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
God...a man, body, face, eyes, arms feet, voice....get the idea?
2007-07-18 23:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, God is everywhere, but the key is He wants you to ask Him for help thru prayer. Also, the Devil is in control of the World right now and it really amazes me how people who say they don't believe in God, are willing to give him the blame. lol. Guess there are no atheists in foxholes :). There is a lot of bad in this World right now, But blame the Devil, not God. Hope that helps. Thanks and have a great day!!
2007-07-18 23:51:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋