why does he let me feel this way knowing that for my sentiment, which is ultimately induced and allowed by him, he must send me to eternal suffering in hell. even though i always try to do right by my fellow human beings, and really, by anything else that isn't invisible. doesn't seem like the way a decent deity would have set things up.
2007-09-27 07:54:43 · 16 answers · asked by brad d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If he's at all like described in the Bible, yes.
Fortunately goat-herder's tales have little influence on my life. I prefer morality and compassion to dogma, any day.
2007-09-27 07:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, for your sake, I think you should hope he does not exist.
I think he is trying to teach a whiny little blame it all on someone else twerp, what life is really all about.
Wake up and smell the roses, cause if you don't, when you go to the big nighty nite in the sky, you may have some less than pleasant surprises awaiting you and don't forget I told you so.
Old Chinese proverb say it far better to keep mouth shut and have others think you a fool, than to open mouth and prove it.
You know, kinda like what you just did. Time to go tell Mommy some meanie picking on you because you trashing God.
P.S. God apologize for not checking with you first before doing everything.
Darryl S.
2007-09-27 16:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by Stingray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You feel this way because you have been misled. God does not torment people in a hell fire. Hell from the Greek and Hebrew word which translates Hades and Sheol is the common grave of mankind, we are all heading to this place. Ecclesiastes 9:5 says the dead are conscience of nothing at all. We do have a hope of a Resurrection (John 5:28 & 29) God is Love (1John 5:8) John 17:3 says this means everlasting life taking in knowledge of Him the only true God and the one you sent forth Jesus Christ. I hope you will read and study it, it means your life.
2007-09-27 15:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well don't worry. God is a very busy guy these days. But just because he's invisible and doesn't want to appear and talk to you doesn't mean he's not watching. When he's got more time he will come to you and check whether you've been a good boy or not. If you have, you will be rewarded in Heaven (No Virgins im afraid). But if you've been bad then he'll send you to hell. Forever. And it will be your own fault. So give the guy a break he's ok when you get to know him.
2007-09-27 15:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Roger The Dodger 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is a gentleman and will allow you to think anything you want of Him.
However, if you want to know the truth, try reading His Word to find out WHY things are the way they are. Its NOT because of God but because we, as His creations, have rebelled against Him.
Why does He let you feel this way? Its called FREE WILL. Would you rather He strike you dead for insulting Him as your Creator??? He doesnt send anyone to hell. He has provided a way for every human being to be with Him in heaven. All you have to do is to believe that the death, burial and resurrection of Christ is the FULL PAYMENT that God accepted in order for you to be reconciled to Him.
"Doing right" isnt the issue....we are BENT by sin. Its who we ARE...not what we DO that is the problem. God has provided a solution to the dilemma by providing us with a brand NEW nature...one that is according to the performance of ANOTHER, and not based on OUR performance at all! Isnt that good news????
God is decent. Are you assuming that YOU are nicer than God is? Trust me.....God has proven that He is alot nicer than we are by dying on a Cross to pay for a debt that WE owed.
Before judging Him too harshly...spend a few minutes looking at what He went thru on your behalf. NO ONE will ever love you more than He did, and does.
You are speaking out in anger. But He still loves you. Does that sound like God is a jerk? I think that sounds like the jerk might be you, and God loves you anyway! What do YOU think?
2007-09-27 15:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by goinupru 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only good comes from God, he can't produce anything bad.
If you're feeling negativeness, it's of your own making and definitely not from God.
He lets you feel this way so that you condemn yourself for not changing your ways by converting your heart, mind, and soul to God. If you did convert, you'd be thinking, doing, and feeling positivity in your life always, towards everyone and anyone. This is part of the definition of charity...the pure love of Christ.
2007-09-27 15:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by CurlySue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be listening to the fundies again. If you want to know what God is like, why would you ask a human? That's like someone going to the opposite end of town, where nobody knows you, and asking all about Brad d.
If you stop and think, that story about Hell isn't that surprising if you consider who it comes from. That's the same type that need their opinion (and everything else) kissed and bowed down to.
Naturally everyone else "goes to hell" when one's ego is so big they can't see around it.
2007-09-27 15:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You poor poor child! You just sit right down here and let daddy ol god cheer you up. You want a cookie too?
2007-09-27 14:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Maximilian Septillion 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe try NOT holding God responsible.
2007-09-27 15:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is all explained by the theory of Stupid Design, which ought to be taught in every science class in Kansas.
2007-09-27 14:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋