maybe it is not for me?
2007-11-06 10:14:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
wow- this is one that a lot of people (including myself..) have found themselfs asking at some point in their lives..
Weigh all of your options.. ask people about different religions, ask people what their beliefes are and do your own research- read a bible, study and find the things you may question. In the end- you will have to make the ultimate call.
I do not beleive there is a right or wrong answer.
2007-11-06 10:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by mustangfreakz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The question is this: If you were diagnosed with cancer, but it was treatable with chemotherapy, would you reject the treatment just because it has some unpleasant side-effects? I hope not. People today are led to believe that religion is an easy way out for wishful thinkers, or that it should all be cheerful lights and warm feelings. But that's not where real religion originates. Real religion comes from going through the worst things that can happen to a person and finding out you're really not alone, that God does make a real difference, especially in those frozen moments of inexpressible grief that ordinary life periodically brings. Trust me friend, these high-sounding dis-believers will themselves one day get tired of being the smartest person in the room, and will yearn for that "something more" which can only be found in the heart of God. Don't settle for less.
2007-11-06 10:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you give God a chance? How do you know Religion is not for you if you haven't tried it?
If you'd like, you can take a Bible and read it in the privacy of your home. This will help you see the immensity of God's love for you. The meaning of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. And the promise of eternity.
God will not force you to accept Him into your heart. But He will wait patiently for you to have a change of heart.
The path with God always leads to salvation. Without Him, we are like a child who lets go of his father's hand, lost.
I hope and pray you choose wisely
2007-11-06 10:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by delmar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a differace between God and religion. I would reccomend that you check out Lee Strobels book The Case for Faith. He answers the big 8 questions that people have that either keep the from beleiving or impede their faith.
Keep asking questions.
2007-11-06 11:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sharon V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my days of spiritual seeking I've been a Lutheran, Pentacostal, New Ager, an Eastern religions advocate, a confirmed and baptized Catholic, and pagan/wiccan. The end of my path was as an atheist/humanist, and I can tell you I'm now the happiest and most fulfilled I've ever been. No more nagging doubts!
So yes, it's perfectly possible it's not for you either. And yes, that's okay.
2007-11-06 10:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Maggiecat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be a striaght laced bible-thumping peace of crazy, but you should still think of the Bible as a guide not to live by, but to give insight on your own personal relationship with the Lord. And if it isn't for you, many other faiths believe in the same values as the Bible, but just have different rules to live by.
2007-11-06 10:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler Sparks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is something personal, nothing can tell you what to do or make a choice for you. But you can ask others for informations about religions
2007-11-06 10:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by larissa 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Study all of the questions you have about God and the Bible. This will help you for starters:
snapshotsofgod.com
evolutionoftruth.com
http://www.scripturessay.com/article.php?cat=&id=677
If you want more help just e-mail me at o0_content_0o@yahoo.com with any questions
PS: This will probably be the most helpful... www.godsaidmansaid.com
2007-11-06 10:21:09 · answer #8 · answered by Let's Debate 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey there.. well maybe cause i was christian all my life.. it's alittle easier for me to understand.. but i am 17 and i did meet this one guy who used to go to church but stopped... everytime i texed him that i go to church he was like ok have fun.. and all my religion and belifes alomost broke us apart.. i do belive that we can't have sex before the wedding,.. and it was so hard for him to understand.. he told me.. lets get married than.. he just thought that it was all a joke.. he wanted to much stuff,, he said if we can't have sex we can't have oral and that is Tottaly diff,,( yeah that why it has the same word,,,) SEX.. one time we talked.. and he told me that he doesn't deresve me and that i deserve a christian guy who is clean from everything.. he said that he was out with like ovr 15 years and now he feels guilty talking to me.. he said he was proud of me and never to change.. he said taht if everyone in the world will be able to control and stick to what they belive it will be Awesome.. i think it is for you and that if you will start reading the bible more oftenn you will see taht God will Actually give you wat you want to read.. all your q's will be answered.. jsut everytime you open the bible have this little short prayer ask God to give you to read what he thinks is right,, well ok than GodBLESS u!!!Good luck!!
2007-11-06 10:52:52 · answer #9 · answered by susana n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This decision is for your soul.Don't have
a very hard time repenting of your sins and accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.Eternity is forever.Why not now?You
aren't promised tomorrow.
2007-11-06 10:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋