I have always debated atheists and had no problem with it, especially when I had read "Evidence That Demands a Verdict" by Josh MacDowell and since I use JP Holding's, Tektonics ministry and am familiar with much of those things.
But I met these guys who have given me answers to every argument I can come up with - so much so, that I am doubting that Jesus even ever existed, because they have shown how all the roman history and extrabiblical history falls short! Those mentionings of Jesus are either erroneous or misguided!
And how the Bible was corrupt from the beginning, politics, etc..
It seems there is really no rational reason to remain a Christian.
I suppose that my "relationship" with Jesus was merely psychological self-deception! I guess it is possible that we can believe strongly in things that just aren't so...
2007-10-25 12:37:53 · 28 answers · asked by The Burninator 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
OMG! You should remove the comma from that sentence!
Other than that, I think you're fine as is.
2007-10-25 12:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
So you base truth and reality on what others think? If the Holy Spirit of God dwells within you, that is the witness of the truth. But if He doesn't, then you will be tossed around by anything that comes along. Christianity is not a rational path, but a faith and love path. If your relationship with Jesus is merely psychological self-deception, then you never really had a relationship with Him in the first place...and you were self-deceived. Maybe you never really answered His Call, and are not one of His sheep. Whatever....
2007-10-25 21:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by novalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually to contradict what they said, there is a small amount of evidence the man who the fictional character Jesus was based off of actually existed. Is it definitive, not even close. But it is evidence of said human existing. It also doesn't IN ANY WAY prove that man had the powers of a god nor does it prove that anything in the bible is true. All it does is say one guy existed.
2007-10-25 19:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by meissen97 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is all so much deeper than human logic would have it. Right now you are having "many enemies rising up against me." These are the mental assassins trying to kill the spiritual idea over and over. You will have to make a choice to endure a human experience without any divine guidance (how lonely and sad, not to mention painful) or turn and find your real path. It takes faith and courage in this age to stand up for truth.
2007-10-25 19:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we as Christian's try to defend the faith in our own strength we will fail. Only in the strength of the Holy Spirit can we ever hope to succeed. There are many false teachers out there happy to turn a Christian away from God. Pray for strength that only God can provide and read your Bible to see the truth. Only with the aid of the Holy Spirit can we see the Truth.
2007-10-25 19:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by Curtis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should go check out different viewpoints and make sure all their claims are true and make sure there is not more to the story then they are telling you. I would suggest also trying out Christianity first, try trusting God with your life, try reading the Bible...I mean what's to lose right? Might as well try all different spectrums before you settle on one thing just because a few guys sound convincing.
2007-10-25 19:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here’s a chance for you to really know that Christianity is about a real relationship with the living God, not merely a psychological/intellectual understanding. If I asked you what my favorite song is, what would you say? If I asked you what my favorite animal is, what would you say? The name of my best friend? What I hate the most? You can’t tell me any of these things. I have to tell you the answers.
It is the same with GOD/TRUTH. GOD has to tell you, not anyone else who claims to know the Truth. God speaks through preachers, teachers and other believers, but ultimately, it is He gives us the witness to what He speaks. God speaks to us by the Holy Spirit spiritually, that is, in our heart (in most cases). He speaks to our heart because that is the place we can REALLY know things with 100% conviction. You know, when you know something to be true, you know that you know that you know that you know. And this kind of knowing happens in the core center of your being, not merely in your head as a result of physical hearing.
God speak to us today. He Himself will give you the answer to any of your doubts if you sincerely ask, and trust that He will answer you. Don’t forget that God loves you.
2007-10-25 19:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Jedidiah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with your original belief. You were right.
There are people who can twist the truth around and make you think they are right. The are working on the devils side. That's what he want them to do. To confuse you and make you have doubts. The way of Jesus Christ is the right way and you will never go wrong with that. He is the way, the truth and the life.
He will give you eternal life. They won't.
2007-10-25 19:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering your last question regarding a ministry of Atheism and converting Christians, I believe you are very confused. The only solution I see is much research and prayer.
Brightest Blessings
2007-10-25 19:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God is real. Just because you can't see him doesn't mean a thing. You can't see love, but you can see the effects of love. And fine say there is no God and you die then you have nothing to worry about. BUT what if you're wrong? Do you really want to tell God, well people told me you're not real so I followed what they said? It wont look very good for you.
2007-10-25 20:59:47 · answer #10 · answered by happlymarriedinlove2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith means believing just because....if faith can be pr oven then it no longer is faith.
I understand your need to debate and prove that GOD exist....STOP!
Unless you have the anointing given to you by the HOLY SPIRIT to do so i suggest strongly that you stay in the WORD and in deep prayer.
it seems to me that you tried to do good but got sidetracked like Eve when the serpent got her attention.
REMEMBER....Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
You were quick to loose your faith because you allowed the enemy to speak to you through your friends who have no faith...
Romans 8:5-75Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[a] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind.is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.
NOW that you are in the middle of loosing your faith can you honestly say you have peace?
remember...satan will stop at nothing to decieve you...Don't let him get to you via your friends.
2007-10-28 19:51:39 · answer #11 · answered by secret_sister51 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋