As a Christian, are you afraid to question the bible? If you discovered that the god of the bible cannot be true and real would you then be scared you were going to hell or dive into debauchery? If you discovered that fantasy and imagination make up large parts of religion and spirituality would you lose faith that a god even CAN exist? Why are you really so religious? I don't want to hear all the proof. I've already studied the proof. It's flawed. Do you think religious people have a mental illness of sorts- invisible things love me and hate me?
2007-12-02 21:03:52 · 20 answers · asked by 12th 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Breanne, maybe believing in invisible super-beings that interfere with your life and the lives of others is delusional and paranoid???????
2007-12-02 21:08:19 · update #1
Pangel, thanks.
2007-12-02 21:10:46 · update #2
CreepyOw... thanks for your answer.
2007-12-02 21:18:19 · update #3
Cuddlebu...thank you for your answer.
2007-12-02 21:19:40 · update #4
I have been a Christian 37 years now.
Soon I will gain everything.
Soon you will lose everything.
I am content to wait.
2007-12-02 21:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
I grew up in a Christian church/home. I began to question it all in my early twenties. It's ok to do that. If you seek, you will find. I began with the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and then Acts. These books were written by eye witnesses, people who were actually there, saw the miracles, the crucifixion, resurrection, etc. Inner circle folks, who came from virtual nothingness, not some high pious religious leaders. Their lives were radically changed. So much so, they were willing to be killed for what they'd experienced, rather than renouce it. And they were terribly excited about sharing it. Have you ever experienced something really terrific and just couldn't WAIT to tell the next person?
I also began to ask how just one man, with a mere three years in public life could radically alter human history like Christ did. No one, not one single person ever, has done that.
As C.S. Lewis put it in his book Mere Christianity, Jesus was either a lunatic, a liar, or legit. Start there.
Bottom line is God loves you incredibly much and only wants to have a relationship with you. I hope you'll say yes.
2007-12-03 17:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by K E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Roman Catholic apostate. I still feel a bit pi**ed off every now and then about how I was lied to so many times for so many years. When I really started using my innate intelligence in earnest it was easy to conclude that I had been fed a load of crock by one of the most insidious and greedy religious entities ever invented. It takes a totally brainless dolt to continue accepting and believing in the murderous Judeo-Christian god (the so-called "God of Abraham"), his fictional "son," and an elusive and mysterious "Holy Spirit" (I never did figure out wtf that was all about and I doubt if any believer can, either). I could write a long autobiography related to my journey from believer to atheist, but the reasons are much better articulated by the likes of Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, and the writers of "Blasphemy Challenge."
To Randy N: Christians give "compassionate loving replies?" How long have you participated in this site? When atheists are called "sinners" that they will "go to hell" for being unbelievers; that God will "smite" us; that we will be judged "unworthy" and suffer the "eternal fires of hell" etc., etc., that's compassionate and loving? Here's one for you: You're not a mammal, because most mammals below humans have more intelligence than you do. So there!
2007-12-03 05:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by San Miguel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In order:
1. No, I'm not afraid to question the Bible.
2. No, I wouldn't be scared.
3. No, because I already know that. I also know where most mythology came from, because I've studied it.
4. Tough question. What are you asking? Why do I believe? I believe because God has revealed Himself to me.
And there is no proof, only evidence. However, the evidence can go either way. What it comes down to is YOU, and what YOU want to believe.
I chose God, and Christianity. It made the most sense.
5. No. And I'm really tired of the "mental illness" argument.
2007-12-03 05:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I remember when I was Christian ...
I didn't question anything for years , but when I did I realised that it didn't make sense for me and a lot of things were not adding up
when I came away from Christianity I had no fear at all .... I didn't believe any more , that included Hell
I did stop believing in God for many years , but personal experiences drew me back to believing in something higher
no mental illness here though ... although I am slightly nuts
p.s love your avatar ( love silver backs )
2007-12-03 05:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
religious people dont have have any mental disorder or big immaginations like you think. your understanding of cchristianity is extreamly limited and so you could conclude the way you have ask this question. the almighty God runs and control the entire universe and he give understanding of him to as many as he has destine to salvation . only when he shows you, will you be enlighten to understand the spirituality of christiany. for God calls christians to a relationship with him. to this people he gave understanding. if they were just immagining things reality would have down on them ages before now. simply people do things becouse they have reasons to, and untill you have seen and is able fault the reasons on the premises they were built you cant fault them. my advice to you is to get to know all about this christiany and your question will no longer be a question
2007-12-03 05:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lt. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was never a Christian. The Bible just didn't make sense so I didn't finish reading it. I believe in the Universe. Its what I can see and feel, its my reality. Its a good place to be.
2007-12-03 05:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by CreepyOwl 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Being human is flawed. Guess, judging by your fine photo, you're not human, but less than? Must be why you're thinking is unusually flawed. How can anyone not believe there is a God? Kinda makes this whole life's trip pretty pointless, don't you think? Besides, if the greatest minds to have ever existed (like Albert) believed in God, I'll stick with them and not some ape.
2007-12-03 05:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by InSeattle 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Absolutely not, and I personally am a very proud to still be a spiritual Christian. The only flaw in the Bible is mans interpretation of it. But I am fortunate enough to be in the hand of God and no man can pluck me out. I will be enjoying His goodness for a very, very long time.
Take care and may God bless you spiritually.
2007-12-03 05:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I do remember back when I was, and to tell you the truth to question the Bible didn't even cross my mind until some events caused me to become a deist.
2007-12-03 05:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't remember but know. Why are atheist so angry, bigoted, and hostile in their answers compared to the compasionate loving replies of Christians?
2007-12-03 10:17:49 · answer #11 · answered by Randy N 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋