Let me get this straight: There is (details) -- ?

Question

Let me get this straight:

1) There is an invisible, intangible, undefinable entity of astronomical proportions,

2) which created the cosmos specifically with me in mind,

3) and has plans for me that I cannot even begin to imagine,

4) because it loves me as only a superbeing can,

5) AND if I fail to acknowledge this entity then I am doomed to infinite torture after I'm dead?

Have I got that right?

Thirty-six answers in thirty-eight minutes -- kewl.

Answer 1

So close, weemaryanne!

You forgot number 6). And thinks this is the ultimate definition of 'free will'.

STILL, I give you an A+!

Answer 2

No. You haven't got it right. But you’re close.

1) There is an invisible, intangible, undefinable entity of astronomical proportions,

2) Which created the cosmos specifically with me in mind,

3) And has plans for me that I cannot even begin to imagine,

4) Because it loves me as only a super being can,

5) AND if you fail to allow Him into your life, you distance yourself from Him and reject the infinite rewards after your dead.

I have cut out a lot of links in this logic and just given the quick run down. Take it as it is, there is love and many other things that are promised to you. You don't have to be sceptical and over critical of these promises. They are designed just for you. This won't get best answer or anything and you may not even believe it but it's true because of 1 of the premises you stated: 4) because He loves you as only God can.

Answer 3

Well, some people believe that about the Bible, and some don't. There have been many supposedly mythical places that some archaeologist has proven does exist (Like Troy, for example.) The best we can say is that if a place or event in the Bible is not known in extra-biblical sources, that it has not yet been found. Logically, we can neither deny nor affirm its existence. (Having said that, as ancient texts go, you will find that the Bible has a much better than average record of mentioning people, places, and things that have been proven to exist, and archaeologists in the Middle East are making new discoveries all the time.)

Answer 4

Yep; an immature insecure invisible sky critter who knows everything you say, think and do (before you even know it), 24/7, and constantly whispers in your ear - I love you unconditionally and I want to love me and suck up to me or I'll send you to hell far all, I'll repeat that, ALL of eternity.
At the same time I will give some of you advantages like affluence and or intelligence, over others.

Yeah; it sure does sound stupid but 'they' continue to lap it up AND pay for the privilege.
Obviously they are ruled by the fear of hell although all will insist they LOVE the monster.
Weirdly wired, aren’t they?

Answer 5

You forgot that along the way alot of others also got this option taken from them like the first born of Egypt. As did everyone else who lived before the fictional character Jesus. Also the innocent people who haven't ever had the "luxury" of having to deal with a Christian bent on converting you.

Answer 6

item 5 is not worded correctly. It should be: And since I can not fail to seek understanding, then my salvation is eternally secured. Is that not love?
The torture and dead stuff is good for comic books.
also #2 needs a little polish by getting personal sense out of the way........ :)))

Answer 7

I believe that only 1) is, for the most part, correct. All the other choices are man's attempt to understand and explain 1). We really haven't come up with a plausible and accurate explanation yet, though.

Answer 8

We're expected to not dare question the mysterious ways of the God that made us in his image, all the while accepting and understanding his message and plan he has for us.

I'm still waiting to be straightened out, I guess.

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Answer 9

You got it. However, you seem to be under the impression God demands worship out of vanity or some selfish desire to gloat over how powerful He is. That is not the case. He demands worship because we must focus on Him if we are ever going to reach heaven to be with Him. He granted us free will so that we may fall in love with Him. This is His KINGDOM we're talking about. He cannot allow unpardoned sinners in or it WOULD NOT be heaven anymore.
I'll stay out of the infinite torture thing as I'm not convinced of that myself.

Answer 10

"infinite torture" is an immature, perhaps petulant, understanding of what we view as the consequences of rejecting God.

The Orthodox have perhaps the most mature explanation of it. The afterlife will be a kind of bliss even for those who reject God, but it will be a terrible bliss - the bliss of knowing there is a loving God, but the emptiness that comes from knowing one has permanently rejected communion with him.

As the late Pope said, ‘Forget the popular notion of actual physical places—fluffy clouds above, an inky inferno below -- Think of hell as a state of mind, a self-willed exile from God.’