every time someone wins a trophy it's all " I'd like to thank god for allowing this to happen". what a load of s**t, if god had the time to guide the path for all these overpaid knobs, WHY CAN'T HE TIDY UP THE CRAP JOB HE DID WITH EARTH?
2007-07-30 01:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by MaxPower 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just ONCE, I would love to hear the losing coach of a Super Bowl say in an interview, "Yeah, we would have won if it wasn't for JESUS blowing that field goal attempt late in the 4th quarter".
I would instantly become a fan of that team.
2007-07-30 01:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Deke 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi MaxPower,
I agree it always seems forced and fake. As if the Almighty Ruler of the Universe has nothing better to do than help one sports team beat another! It speaks more to the oversized ego of the "humble" Christian than anything else.
You might be interested in reading my answer to a similar question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AthvZ3wTwjJktlabsJQAbFXd7BR.?qid=20070622210654AAa4XNC&show=3#answer
Man is a marvelous curiosity...he thinks he is the Creator's pet...he even believes the Creator loves him; has passion for him; sits up nights to admire him; yes and watch over him and keep him out of trouble. He prays to him and thinks he listens. Isn't it a quaint idea.
– Mark Twain
This doctrine of the material efficacy of prayer reduces the Creator to a cosmic bellhop of a not very bright or reliable kind.
— Herbert J. Muller
Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.
— Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
2007-07-30 08:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by HawaiianBrian 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All increase in wisdom and grace, is owing to the presence of God with us. God will graciously repeat his visits to those who receive them aright. Early piety will be the greatest honour of young people. Those who honour God he will honour. Let young people consider the piety of Samuel, and from him they will learn to remember their Creator in the days of their youth. Young children are capable of religion. Samuel is a proof that their waiting upon the Lord will be pleasing to him.
He is a pattern of all those amiable tempers, which are the brightest ornament of youth, and a sure source of happiness.
2007-07-30 08:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
There's a reason for everything...look deep within yourself and pray to GOD and ask Him why the world is the way it is...you'll be amazed at what enters your mind...BELIEVE!!!
2007-07-30 08:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by jesse 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
god, SHE'S busy shopping!!!!
2007-07-30 08:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. he didn't create cancer, sin did. your sin did. my sin did. all of our sin did.
2007-07-30 08:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Jonas 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋