couldnt be true that the theory of evolution is true? That reincarnation is the only theoretical embodiment of the after life? perhaps jesus was like charles manson you know? I mean heaven,hell is it truely theoretical that an area of fire and brimstone with a guy with horns and a pitchfork is waiting for u? or a white male in the clouds just choosing it all mean if u think about it god is technically a mass murderer he kills in the dozens and if we were created in his image how are the serial killers and child molesters made i mean i thought satan had no say in creation of people so really help me on this
2007-10-04 18:51:01 · 17 answers · asked by SEEN 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The morphing of Satan from a messenger of God (as Jews have always believed) to the epitome of evil stealing souls to hell happened waaay after Jesus died, sometime in medieval times. Satan underwent a drastic makeover by the Christian (ie Catholic) church. The god written about in the bible is a grossly ignorant attempt by ancient men to describe their idea of a creator, which they humanized. They dragged "God" down to their level and he has remained there in the minds of bible thumpers ever since. If you think outside the bible, a true deity is possible, and Jesus could have existed, as a wise and good teacher, but the truth loses a lot in the translation when the translating is done by ignorant, arrogant, frightened and biased men.
2007-10-05 00:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Emerald Blue 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Let's see...according to evolution everything keeps getting better and better. My own body tells me otherwise. I have never seen a shack turn into a mansion if left alone for enough time. In fact, sometimes a mansion can turn into a shack if left alone ...it falls apart.
The Bible never states satan is a guy with horns and a pitchfork. This is the creation of man and I think satan uses it to cause many to deny he exists. In fact, the Bible describes satan as being beautiful, someone that others would readily follow.
When we are told that we are created in His image it does not mean we are just like HIM. It means we are a triune being...we have three parts...mind body and soul. This is in the image of GOD....God = mind Jesus = soul and the Holy Spirit = spirit.
The fact that you say it is not logical....God even admits that HIS way is not logical to humans. It does not make sense that God should love us so much that Christ died for us. It makes even less sense that all we need to do to get HIS grace is to accept it. Check the link below.
2007-10-04 19:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ken 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is one of the most illogical things I have ever read.
Jesus was not a fake. The theory of evolution is just that: some man's theory. Who really knows about reincarnation (I have even better theories than that of reincarnation).
Jesus was nothing like Charles Manson (you'd have to be pretty warped to think that). Heaven and hell are real places. Nothing is as you imagine it to be in either of these places. God gives and God takes away. Serial Killers and Child Molesters are men who commit these evil acts, not God. You really should do some reading your so called questions are only insulting every one Else's intelligence.
2007-10-04 19:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry, but I can't humor you when there is no logic in what you are saying. I truly hope that you don't really believe what you just said.
Read the Bible with a prayerful mind. You have a right to think what ever you want to, but please don't try to make me believe that Jesus is like Charles Manson, of all people.
Seek God for your answers.
It is true that the devil can't create people, but just like a false friend who tries to get you in to trouble the devil will make suggestions, and sometimes some people listen.
2007-10-04 19:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by jenx 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was real and unless you read the bible you will never understand.
Although the Bible is made up of sixty-six books, it has one main subject. Christ is the grand theme of Scripture. The Old Testament contains many predictions, or prophecies, concerning Christ. The New Testament tells of His coming as a redeemer. Christ is concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament. The Bible also tells of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection and ascension back to heaven. It concludes by revealing the next events to take place on planet earth. Jesus Christ will reign on earth for 1000 years. Then, there will be a final judgement called “The Great White Throne Judgement.” Lastly, a “new heaven and a new earth” will be established. The Bible gives us the plan of the ages from creation to a new creation. Revelation 21 and 22.
This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be saved, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. It is the Book of Books-God's Book-the revelation of God to man
2007-10-04 23:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Wally 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Someone with this much bizarre free association usually can't manage to type! Drink at least 16 ounces of water before going to sleep!
What in the world is an "only theoretical embodiment of the after life"?
2007-10-04 20:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm stumped. Do really want help?
Common sense causes me to ask myself some questions. Why am I so aware of myself in this present, so much so that it seems like I never existed before? And that this is my first time of being aware of that fact?
That would be the start of my questions. The next one is "If I am a reincarnated being then what was I a human being before and if not than was a living or non living thing before? If was living what kind of creature was I before? And again why can't I remember that time?
This is why reincarnation does not make sense to me.
2007-10-04 19:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, Jesus was JEWISH! Jewish people have great respect for the Bible, but don't find it necessary to believe it word-for-word. There are no Jewish creationists, and if Jesus were alive today I'm sure he wouldn't be one.
Jewish people also don't believe in the Devil (at least in the way Christians do) or in Hell! The afterlife is undefined in Judaism. It probably exists, but preparing for it is not the sole purpose of life for Jews as it is for some Christians.
As for reading the Bible yourself, by all means do that! My own (admittedly innocent) reading of the New Testament shows me a very different Jesus from the one a lot of Christians show me. In 2000 years Jesus' words have been edited, selected, redacted, twisted, sliced & diced to the point where he says whatever they want him to say! It's one thing to read his actual words, something else again to read what corrupt church leaders write about him.
2007-10-04 19:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
How do you explain all the lives that have been changed overnight after people have converted into Christianity? If God and Jesus were not real how do you explain my conversion and the changes I experience after becoming a Christian? There is no way that I would explain it by thinking that the changes where attributed to me and my wishful thinking..its impossible....God is very real and we all will see Him.. Some of us will be with Him forever other will be without Him forever.. The devil is not wearing a red suit with horns and holding a pitch fork, the devil could be the most beautiful girl/guy in the world, something mankind is attracted too. The devil is much too smart and he is very good at what he does (trickery)... Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins today and to come into your life and reveal Himself to you right now!!! Trust me do it and you will surely experience the changes all true Christians have experienced,,,,,,,,,,,,, God bless you
2007-10-04 18:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by Moe Hawk 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Watch the first third of this movie; it will explain it all to you. Basically, Christianity is just a copy of several pagan myths that are easily explainable.
the second link has a great video that basically presents your point. It raises ten questions that have complex or convoluted answers from a Christian perspective but are simple if you take the stance that it is all a myth. I cannot tell you hom much I love this film (Zeitgeist), watch it anyway; it is very very well made, logical and eye opening!!
2007-10-04 19:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by davster 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋