Yes i,am a Christian i just want to know what everything being said about God is true just what if you would risk being a non-believer and go to hell now i know you dont believe so you probably wont take the question seriously but, just think what if you are wrong? I dont know how many have read the bible but, its not going to be pretty on the day of judgement.
2007-10-24 02:34:57 · 23 answers · asked by Eric C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What if you are wrong about Allah or Zeus or Ra or Vishnu or the Tree Spirit or the FSM?
2007-10-24 02:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 3⤋
I can't say that I "don't believe in God" but I can say that if there is a God, I do not believe that he behaves in the same way as most Christians.
I was not raised in any religion, despite that I have attended a number of Christian religions in an effort to learn about God. Despite MANY years of seeking I have never found a religion that I can wholeheartedly support. While there are a lot of Christians who are genuinely good people, there are just as many who are petty, arrogant and genuinely ignorant. I also got sick of listening to each group denigrate other groups over minor details. I my opinion it just came down to individuals attempting to feel superior. It seemed like everyone, generally, was doing the best that they knew how and yet so many were quick to condemn each other.
I can honestly say that I have and still do live a very productive and fruitful life. I live a life of purpose and have contributed in significant positive ways to the people around me. As far as my belief in God is concerned, I cannot and do not believe many of the standard characteristics that Christians assign to their God. I do not believe that God is a petty being who unilaterally assigns people to endless torment despite the fact that everyone's circumstances are different and MANY people in the world today and throughout history have lived and died without ever even hearing the name "Jesus Christ". If I am wrong and end up burning, I guess I'm OK with it because I could not EVER bring myself to worship, love or give praise to a God who assigns people to drastically different circumstances then eternally judges them by the exact same standard. That seems ludicrous to me.
2007-10-24 02:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by The Pain is Un-Bearable 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Eric
Have a look for 'Pascal's Wager' and see how it sounds to you. Do you think that if I was to pretend to believe in a god, that 'god' wouldn't know I was pretending? And which god should I pretend to believe in?
I have lived my life in a decent way, and have hurt no-one along the way. If there is a god,don't you think it will take this into consideration?
Do you really believe that just because some people don't believe in the god you believe in, they will ALL go to hell??
Please think about the answers you get on here, don't just accept the ones that agree with your point of vview.
An atheist
2007-10-24 02:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Grotty Bodkin is not dead!!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pascal's wager again. Check the answer history, it gets asked dozens of time. Fear of hell seems the worst reason in the world to adopt a religion to me. Its like " I feer the wrath of your evil tyrannt God so I bow before him so he won't burn me". Yuck. I feel sorry for people who say they believe for this reason. I truly don't believe this so it doesn't seem threatening or scary to me at all. If I did think it was like this I hope I would be courageous enough to say I want no part of a Hitler/tyrannt type God. If not, is God unable to divine our true minds. If we only go along to avoid possible hell wouldn't they know? If not than your God is not all knowing.
2007-10-24 02:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about the fear inherent in the statements you have made. Is that the proper way to be enlightened? You can be spiritual without having to fear the consequences if you ask the wrong questions. Just be prepared for the answers. You said "its not going to be pretty on the day of judgment," as if by invoking fear for our own soul, we will fall into line (appealing to our selfish natures?). That is not the way of love, and it is not the way to God (as an entity or overarching concept, whichever you accept). Look at your own words and ask yourself if you fear for our souls or for your own. That very fear will keep you from reaching out with love to others. It will drive those most in need away. Who wants to live in fear?
2007-10-24 02:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In all seriousness, if it were the "truth" I would choose hell over an eternity with a bunch of religious fundamentalists any day.
I think the more pertinent question should be "How would you live your life if you stopped believing in the illusion of your own immortality?".
2007-10-24 02:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have read the bible many times. The point you're trying to make is a version of "Pascal's Wager". What you are not considering is that there are many religions and gods in this world and all of them could say the same exact thing i.e. what if they are right and you are wrong.
2007-10-24 02:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
first of all, Christianity is not the only religion - so if one chooses one, there are plenty of others one can worry about being "wrong" about.
I chose my path (or it chose me) because it was the true one for me.
Once one escapes from the monotheistic mindset, one realizes what a mind-control scheme the threat of "hell" ireally is - and all it is. It makes no sense at all once one sees the prison bars for what they are.
2007-10-24 02:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
But what about other religions? I'm not a Hindu, but if their ideas about life after death are correct, then Christians will go down with me!
I'm not a strict Christian, I don't think I've ever been to a church service, but if God loves everyone, then it doesn't matter that much?
2007-10-24 02:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by 659017 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's a little early in the day for Pascal. At least here in the Midwest.
Make mine a double shot of espresso.
2007-10-24 02:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by Murazor 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, you are on the wrong path. When the FSM returns, he will sieze you and other non-believers in His noodly appendages and do something very, very, very bad to you. So you'd better believe! I'll pray to His Noodlieness on your behalf! RAmen!
2007-10-24 02:50:09 · answer #11 · answered by cosmo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋