If the going gets rough for you, who do you turn to? Christians turn to God but I was wondering who is always there for you to help you when you need help.
2007-09-29 16:29:29 · 34 answers · asked by jewel;-) 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some of you asked why I can't turn to my friends, it's not that I can't...my friends and family aren't always there for me. (Not the way God is anyway.) And they can't offer the help God can. I suppose you all think I'm insane and that's ok...I'm not trying to impress anyone.
2007-09-29 16:37:37 · update #1
"You know who I pray to? Joe Pesci... he looks like a guy who can get things done." -George Carlin
2007-09-29 16:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that friends and family do a heck of a lot more for me than any religion. And depending on the nature of the challenges facing me, I can call upon the services of a variety of professionals, such as lawyers, physicians, auto mechanics and plumbers. Can your god fix my busted pipes? How about my worn out clutch? I think I'll place my bets on my surgeon when I need my gall bladder out - come to think of it, that's exactly who did cure my gall bladder disease ten years ago! Gosh - seems like I really don't have a shortage of people to help me! Seems like there is no god that could have or would have helped me at any time in the past. Why should I expect things to be different in the future?
2007-09-29 16:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I mean no disrespect whatsoever when I say that I see God as a crutch in this department. Some people become depressed and turn to alcohol or drugs, some people pray. Praying is obviously more healthy than drinking, but it serves the same purpose - getting you through the hard times. I might even go so far as to say that those who believe in God simply to have something to get them through the rough spots are not really believers in God. Your religion should fill much more than the void caused by grief.
That being said, when things get rough and I need help, I turn to those who can help me. If I'm lonely or sad, I seek out my friends. If I'm depressed and nobody can help me, that just leaves me - which spurs me to get off my butt and do something about it.
2007-09-29 16:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by SuperN 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is simple. I turn to Krishna, because He is really God and He is always there to help. The material world is a place of suffering, not enjoyment. Inside our bodies is another person, the Supersoul. He is an extension of Krishna. Krishna appeared in Vrndavana, India, 5,000 years ago and again 500 years ago as Caitanya in Navadvipa, India. There He taught us the simplest method to transcend all "rough" times: Chant Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. And, of course, a bona fide spiritual master will be sent to help you through this journey of the human body.
Finally, this is not just a rhetorical question for atheists or agnostics. Religious persons should go deep and understand the nature of the soul, who God is, where he lives, what we do to join in His wonderful lila or pastime with Radha, His internal pleasure potency. There are three levels of God realization: Brahman, Paramatma (the Supersoul within), and Bhagavan.
2007-09-29 16:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ted E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The better part of my critical faculty helps solve all problems. If a problem can't be solved by reason, God is not going to be there to solve it either. Faith in God is pretending that someone beside you actually is there to help you.
I can't recall a single problem or situation in my life (I have been in near-death situations) that were solved by God. However, I can think of several instances in which it was my lack of reasoning that got me into trouble. I have never had problems arise for having reasoned too much!
2007-09-29 16:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by DrEvol 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I get to a point where my friends and family cannot help me, I cannot think of a more useless thing to turn to than an invisible, imaginary creature, that only wants me to grovel and bleat at its hypothetical feet.
No, I will turn to the interbutts for help.
2007-09-29 17:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who love me are usually able to help me out when I need it. Failing that, I must rely on myself and help myself. But I learned a long time ago that asking God for help has no effect at all.
2007-09-29 16:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um depends on the situation. I don't need an imaginary being to "turn to". I can draw comfort and courage from within. Family and friends can also be helpful.
2007-09-29 17:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty tough to handle most rough stuff.
I rely on my friends and family if I cannot handle it myself. No gods required.
2007-09-29 16:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ME! When the going gets rough i dont cry to myself in the dark and start talking to noone.. I find a way to solve the problem. Thats what I like about Atheists,, they dont need the crutch..
I also lean on my BFF and my Husband
2007-09-29 16:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by JUDAS RAGE 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well normally I rely on myself first and foremost but if I feel the need to lean on anyone, which is rare, it will be in this order - husband, other family, then friends.
2007-09-29 16:34:50 · answer #11 · answered by genaddt 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋