As a child a was raised Christian and saved and baptized because I was brought to Christianity as a child. Now today as an adult I find faith not very easily obtainable to some, including myself. I have chosen a path of least resistance and not many obstacles to overcome being an Agnostic Pantheist. Is it that Im lazy or just not have the patience for faith. I can tell you this, I wish I believed.
2007-10-25 04:24:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I just clicked on Jibba's profile and he was already suspended. I was one of his contacts and he posted nothing that would violate the TOS. What happened here?
2007-10-25 04:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by keoh6 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all... JIBBA! Great to see you, man! I've been wondering where you've been!
to the question:
We are all on a journey, allegorically or not.
Some people get tired of the journey and settle, accepting the word of others who say they have reached the 'destination' and come back with news. This is Blind Faith.
Some continue on, certain that they and theirs alone have the clarity to reach the 'destination.' They may beleive the 'destination' is theirs, or meant for them alone. They tend to describe the 'destination' as they see it from each ridge or hilltop. They may settle, or they may continue; but either way, thier eyes are so fixed on their perceptions they have lost sight of the path, or even forgotten about the journey. This is Faith.
And others realize that there is no single 'destination;' some may have different 'destinations,' multiple ones, or none at all. They realize that the Journey is more important than the 'destination.'
2007-10-25 11:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome back,Jibba. Good to see you,man!
You're not lazy. It IS hard to find faith within yourself,especially with all the bad happening in this world. But faith is always there. Some people just have to dig a little deeper within themselves to find it. Don't give up,Jibba. Wishing you believed is the first step.
2007-10-25 11:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Faith is not an obstacle! Faith is the hope for something better.
2007-10-25 23:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by Aeon Enigma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought that too but never could get there. I realized it was my brain holding me back because down deep I knew there was no god. When I was able to admit that I felt a lot more free.
2007-10-25 11:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are smart enough to realize that Christianity is illogical, but not quite to the point yet where you can confirm it in your own mind.
2007-10-25 11:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jadochop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I pity the fool who finds faith in bronze age con artists
2007-10-25 11:29:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
True, it is difficult at times, but think of this when we say "I don't want to do this anymore, I quit." Is that what Jesus said when he was on the cross dieing for our sins? W.W.J.D.?
2007-10-25 11:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by Megan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋