So many religious people - especially Christians - are unhappy and living unfulfilled lives. They think that God is making them unhappy as punishment for their choices. Could it possibly be that God is not angry with you like you think? That you can do what you would like to be happy and he will be happy with you; when you are sad he is sad?
How about this basic theological premise -
GOD IS HAPPY AND HE IS HAPPY WITH YOU AND EVERYONE YOU LIKE AND EVERYONE YOU HATE. No strings attached?
Why don't you want to accept this is true as Jesus dies trying to point out?
2007-11-18 02:42:32 · 11 answers · asked by johnatplayct 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God accepts us completely because we are "in Christ".
That is the sole basis forGod's acceptnce of us and for not holding our sins against us....according to Scripture.
"He has made us accepted in the Beloved"
2007-11-18 02:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The natural mind is not capable of understanding this truth. You must be born again into the mind of Christ. To convert a world that does not have the mind God intended us to have is fruitless. We do have a measure of faith that has been given to all men. That is enough to make a choice to accept the complete package so you can understand. First things first. The JOY of the Lord is my strength.
2007-11-18 10:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by happylife22842 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. I think they dont truly understand the love of God. If you asked God for forgiveness and accepted him as your personal savior then all your bad choices have been wiped away.
2007-11-18 10:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dennis 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since I don't believe in the existence of a supreme being I'm not worried about a fictional character's approval. I'm certainly not concerned about what his trailer park cheering squad think of my actions. When they pay the kind of taxes I pay, maybe I'll give them an occasional nod.
2007-11-18 10:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because I'm a Witch. I practice Witchcraft. I don't believe in his existence. I follow other Gods and even Goddesses and I hurt those who hurt me and care for those who care for me.
That pretty much sums it up I think.
2007-11-18 10:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by witchy boy1989 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think alot of unhappiness in Christians is caused by them not giving their burdens to Christ. He will take them you just have to ask and let it go. He can take care of it.
God bless
2007-11-18 10:48:02 · answer #6 · answered by smart1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't imagine a happy person who is willing to torture my family members for eternity, because they misunderstood his will or required tangible evidence for belief.
Our definitions of HAPPY are completely different.
2007-11-18 10:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There isn't a god .Its just us down here with our silly superstitions and a need to blame something or someone else for our short comings
2007-11-18 10:46:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I agree w/ you. I'm sure he's not happy I'm not happy w/ me right now. I'm writing to you versus be @ church on Sunday.
2007-11-18 10:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He just told me He doesn't approve of you.
2007-11-18 11:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋