2007-11-27 23:15:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well thank you buttercup and tuberoot. that just cleared up everything sooooo much. i've had it wrong all along and everything can be proven because 'god' told someone to write a book. you truely are living the good life. thank you
2007-11-28 13:27:33 · update #1
i find it interesting that in churches (some churches anyway) everyone puts their bible up and says "this is my bible. it tells me exactly how to live my life, i should never question it." or something silly like that
2007-11-28 13:30:22 · update #2
and their money to church and their votes a fanatic end-timer
2007-11-27 23:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Happily Happy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're speaking about the Bible, then I have an answer.
We were all created (manufactured) by God in the very
beginning of this earth and what's on it. God wanted us to
know how to live so He inspired His creation to write it down
(hence the Bible). So, we have the Creator's instructions to
His creations (us). It's all in the Good Book. He tells us how
this all began, the history of the first creations and later
creations, the prophecy and how most of it has now become
true (some still to come), how to live the good life and inherit
God's blessings if we do (I sure have received blessings
since I believed), and best of all.......in case anyone is interested, He tells us how it all will end. No scientist or
phylosopher could ever do that (they even have it wrong on
how it all began). I would suggest you going to this web site
(www.bibleandconstitution.com) and read Evolutionists and
Atheists article......very interesting.
2007-11-27 23:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the question is flawed. Perhaps 'why do Christians give away their minds to an interpretation of a book?' As there are many different interpretations. The answer is varied. A lot of it is cultural, kids are indoctrinated with religious teaching and beliefs and emulate it. While some will see the light and reject it, many will perpetuate the beliefs and pass it on. While others seek out some form of explanation for whatever reasons, and then decide that god and faith is the answer. There is no one answer to such delusions.
2007-11-27 23:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Ivor L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
From a person who thinks that it's all about a book, I could see your point! EXCEPT that there is something that eludes you even better than that. It is called the Holy Spirit. And as long as you are a spiritual virgin, you will not know what it means to those who trust God.
So it's all about the book, eh?
You can believe what you want, but there are obviously more things in this world than you are aware of!
2007-11-27 23:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That question sounds naive and illiterate in origin.
We give nothing away. We retain free will. What we do is accept certain philosophical precepts that have done mankind great good, such as "thou shalt not steal", "thou shalt not kill", "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
If a man or woman never learns anything from a book, they might as well be a cave monkey from the dawn of time, before Gutenberg invented the press, before the internet, and before spoken language.
Think about it.
2007-11-27 23:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Its full of very seductive ideas, ever lasting life, meeting you loved ones again, having someone that always loves you, that you are special.... I can see the appeal. Sadly this is why it sucks so many in. Its a great shame, but thats why its so hard for them to see sense, because, in essence, what not believing offers them is nothing. They would rather lie to themselves. It makes people feel better about things, but then again, so does Heroin.
2007-11-27 23:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Birdy is my real name 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's the herd mentality. Religion (all, not just Christianity) make people feel that they are a part of a larger picture. It is comforting.
2007-11-27 23:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
c'mon, now, this is ranting.
there are points of logic to it. apologetics is the rational study of it. if someone can allow that it is historically true, it is most reasonable to learn from it. i don't want to get into all the evidence...we should at least be able to conclude that this is a subject for debate, but does not promise to be satisfactorily resolved anytime soon.
2007-11-27 23:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Respectfully, isn't that the same thing those who believe in evolution do? Unless each person that believes in evolution has done their own studies, their own research, their own experiments, etc. then aren't they relying on books? Relying on what someone else tells them to determine their truth?
2007-11-27 23:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I used to think this, until I saw my (very religious) step-dad dying, and how much comfort that 'book' gave him. It has never been my thing...but I gained a new respect for his beliefs at that time. Turns out we are all on the same page after all
2007-11-27 23:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Because Book also can be read only but can not speak.
2007-11-27 23:18:54 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋