The Bible doesn't mention events occuring outsside a small region of the world we call the middle east or the holy land. Because the Bible makes no mention of God helping, guiding or working with people in any other part of the world do you think God simply ignored their suffering and their prayers?
2007-11-08 04:07:51 · 26 answers · asked by purplepeace59 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John 10:16 states:
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
As a Latter-day Saint I take this to believe that Christ was talking about people that lived outside the Middle East, living here in America. For some people it is a hard concept to believe that there were other people in other parts of the world because you don't read about it in the Bible. But who is to say that those records of other people don't mention something about Christ, only in a different way that we are not used to.
I don't think that God would ignore other people, we are all his creation, and like it or not we are all Children of God.
2007-11-08 04:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by ~Niecey~ 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No, he didn't. Because if you look at the Old Testament you will find that the Jews were removed from Israel on several occasions and were put into the charge of other peoples. These peoples may not have been Jews but in most cases they believed in a God. The reason that no other culture is mentioned much is that the Bible is written by Jews for Jews and thus as the people of Britain of the same era would have no reason to know or regard any people from outside the same is true in this case.
2007-11-08 05:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I absolutley do not believe that ! God impowered the jews to overcome advercity in the bible. Remember the jews have never been this impressive flashy impire like the roman empire. The were a humble group of slaves before god delivered them from Egypt. Thats kinda god's style though right ? He took a couple of fisherman a prostatute and a few tax collectors and changed the world. However ! God became upset with Isreal because they denied his son who in gods meek style he sent to save the not only the jews but the Gentiles. ie: you and me. I believe that the samaritan had it right.... He recognized that in Gods eyes we are all equal and that every person is a child of God. He sees us all the same. Except Isreal I believe is under a much more vengeful protectorship. God said "he would smite those who smite you." But just he will do the same for us in the end as well. Just look at the blessings he has poured out on the USA. We are so blessed. we should never forget that. He loves us and if anyone is ignoring anyone ... its us ignoring God !
2007-11-08 04:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mattymc323 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God chose to use Jews as the mechanism to spread his message throughout society, which may be a mystery that could be revealed to us at some other time. As the bible discusses (in the old testament) and history has shown, the tribes left the Holy Land and went throughout the world, hopefully sharing the message of God. The parable of the pharisee crossing the road in lieu of helping the sick man, while the gentile (considered a heathen by the Jews at that time), helped the man, clearly illustrates that the message of God's love was demonstrated by someone outside of the "Chosen" race.
A follower of Christ is to show Love and Compassion, when a stiuation that calls for it is in front of us, through supportive action. Many of our religious bodies have chosen a simplistic "believe in Jesus and your sins will be forgiven and you will have entry into heaven", (which is true), but it is very watered down. Where is the most important aspect of "Love your neighbour as yourself" in the above statement? It is the demonstration of Jesus's love, along with the "choosing of Jesus as your Lord and saviour" as the motive for your compassionate action. And why...so that no man may boast that it was accomplished on his own.
2007-11-08 04:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
Actually there are prophecies in Isaiah and Micah that speak of the nations of the earth coming to Israel to honor her God, which has happened in historical times because of Christianity.
The way I see it, God was intent from the beginning on redeeming all of humanity, but in order to do this He chose a single nation to work with, not because it was superior to the others, but perhaps because there was some kind of 'strategic' quality that it had. Israel, after all came to being in a continental crossroads connecting Asia, Africa and Europe.
So God spent some time with Israel teaching them about His nature and His plan. And then in the New Testament armed them with the Holy Spirit to go out into all the world and Redeem Humanity. Today there are literally billions of Christians all over the world. Christianity is the fastest spreading, most culturally diverse and dynamic of all religions. It is a major presence in all continents, and the dominant religion on four of them. The prophecies of the ancient Hebrews are coming true in our time.
God Bless!
2007-11-08 04:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Callen 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. The Old Testament is the history of the Hebrews. The New Testament is the history of Jesus Christ and instructions on how to live according to God's plan.
Certainly there was more going on in the world. Whether people in other parts of the world knew the One True God, I don't know, but I suspect they may have.
2007-11-08 04:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by Gal from Yellow Flat 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. The jews are God's chosen people and that is why the bible mainly follows their journey. Through the Jews in the old testament, we can trace back Jesus' genealogy. His plans and purposes for us all (Jew and Gentile alike) are interwoven through and prophesied about in the old testament. Not mentioning every nation in the world, at that time, doesn't mean that God didn't care. He hated partiality then, just as he hates it today.
2007-11-08 04:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by flutterby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can certainly make the case that God spoke to only a few persons like Moses and so on.
You can certainly make the case that God favored the 12 tribes of Israel vs other tribes.
So did God ignore the rest of the world such as the Vikings from Denmark and those who live on the island of Madagascar?
Yes, that's clear from the Bible it seems to me.
2007-11-08 04:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The bible is an account of how we will one day be reunited with God as we were made back in Eden.
If you read Genesis 3 v 15 you will see that God set in motion for mankind to be restored to their perfect state.
The bible is an historical list of events which will accomplish this.
Prophesy is history written in advance.
The Mosaic Law was a tutor leading to the Christ.
There you have it, Christ, our means of being united and restored. Now if you read the Book of Revelation you will see how this is done.
2007-11-08 04:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a Mormon do you believe that God ignored the world from 421 AD until 1820 AD and only attended to people before and after that?
2007-11-08 06:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋