The gospel in the Bible is very positive, speaking of our love for our neighbours i.e. those we find ourselves amongst. If we try and trust in God we are told he will love us. The promise of the gospel is forgiveness and a place in God's kingdom on earth. The last chapter of the last book of the Bible says: '...behold, I come quickly and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.' I would be interested in the thoughts of others on this.
2007-09-27 00:28:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We have conflicts. We are attracted to the love of God (because He made us) and simultaneously repelled by the idea of a moral authority who is always watching and judging us.
We can't have both the love of God and independence from God. We choose one or the other and then find evidence that supports our choice which was not based on evidence at all.
2007-09-27 00:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"If we try and trust in God we are told he will love us" I didn't have to try or trust in my parents for them to love me... I didn't have to do anything at all in order to gain love from them, it was already there. There is nothing positive about "I love you... love me or spend eternity in torment" That doesn't offer hope either way you go with it...
As for your quote "to give every man according as his work shall be".... too often we are told you are punished for the bad things, but you can do all the good in the world and it doesn't matter one lick, unless you believe.
My thoughts on this is Christianity as a whole needs to figure out exactly what that "Good News" is, because to most people who aren't Christian... well, all we see is a bunch of people reading one book and the "Good News" changes with each person. I don't see a group that is united... I see a house that is divided so many times that some of the people living there don't even know which room they are in, yet it is those people who are trying to tell me where the kitchen is.
2007-09-27 00:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by River 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can a book written by superstitious, self-serving people over 2000 years ago provide hope in the modern age?
2007-09-27 01:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by daveygod21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as free thinking i have many other opinions, i do not need to rely on a book for comfort.
Now lets get to love with neighbors and all, everybody in the world is a neighbor, so how do you explain the slaughter of native Americans from CHRISTIANS, how about the use of slaves from CHRISTIANS, how about the murder of innocent Muslims from CHRISTIANS, or what about CHRISTIANS killings CHRISTIANS, just a few signs of love eh? your history is full of murder.
IS THIS WHAT YOU CALL LOVE AND HARMONY?
2007-09-27 00:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jewlz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it doesn't work for everyone. Some believe in religion, others money, others fairies. We're all different, sorry that sounded like a line out of the Life Of Brian!
2007-09-27 00:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it's obviously false.
If you don't require your "hope" to come from a true source, you've got a LOT of other options, most of which don't require you to act as glassy-eyed.
2007-09-27 00:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There r numerous ways. People have their preference according to their inbuilt nature.
People who impose on people to follow only one particular way r ignorant themselves.
2007-09-27 00:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by dd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tone of your question implies that those with a mental disorder should be ripe for indoctrination.
How controlling can you get.
2007-09-27 00:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know i had no hope until i found him 2 weeks ago and now i have lots which makes me sooooooooooooo happy.
2007-09-27 00:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could it be that the messages come with too many strings?
There are lots of positive messages that don't come with:
1. Requests for money
2. Demands for obedience
3. Cruelty to denigrated groups.
Keep your messages, please.
2007-09-27 00:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋