Especially with the R & S crowd, but I have to ask... Why is everyone so concerned about judging other's eternal destination? ( i.e. "they're going to hell because they don't "... )Why isn't everyone more concerned with THIS life? Now is the chance we are given to make an impact and focus on repairing the world for future generations. If people would go give blood or volunteer somewhere instead of concerning themselves with the salvation of others, I believe a lot more could get accomplished.
2007-12-19 06:19:34 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks for all the feedback! Rainbows R Us, there you go, judging again - note the spelling of my SN - that may answer your question.
2007-12-19 07:24:36 · update #1
you are 100% right but you have to realize that these are people who are searching for a meaning in life so they are at a stage that they're way of life is the best and e/o else is wrong and they are just trying to figure out if maybe yhey are the ones that are wrong
2007-12-19 07:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right.
The reason why these people, and there seem to be quite many of them, are so negative and constantly judging is because they are brainwashed and conditioned. Like sheep they follow and adopt a doctrine that the ones in control of this world or certain groups of people (whether religious or not) teach them, instead of thinking out for themselves. If they thought for themselves and followed their OWN faith and knowledge, they wouldn't be concerned about such nonsense.
Yes there is a creator of this universe, but there is no heaven or hell. We on earth currently live mostly in the 3rd dimension, which is vibrationally very low.We are supposed to be in 5th dimension, hence 5 fingers on each hand. The awaken ones are already in transition to 4th and 5th, however the negativity of these people you are talking about doesn't allow them to ascend into higher dimensions.They would first have to wake up and put all that negativity aside, loose any guilt, anger, shame, judgment, and so on.
My best advise to anyone is: stop judging, loose all hate and anger, row your OWN boat (and not someone else's) and live by the laws of the universe (just google for them) and learn to LOVE. Then your life will unfold in magical and positive ways.
And...always smile...from your heart :-)
2007-12-19 07:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Charmus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not tell anyone that they are going to hell, but I do tell them how to get to heaven or hell. The Bible says that when we die that we stay in our graves until we are resurrected, whether the first resurrection (blessed are they for the second death has no power over them), or the second resection unto damnation ( this is when the world and ALL of the evil ones are burned up and their breath of life is destroyed and the very memory of them is wiped out, that means that not even God will remember them, so they can not be resurrected again). Why am I concerned with the destination of others? For the same reason that Christ was and is concerned. You see, neither God nor His Son want to punish anyone, it is that we bring it on ourselves. If we obey God and believe on His Son, then we can have everlasting life, if we don't, then we will have everlasting separation from God.
2007-12-19 06:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do both. I concern myself with the salvation of others, yet in the summer when I'm not in school I volunteer at a local hospital.
I'm concerned with both lives. They both matter a lot to me. I hope to accomplish great feats in this life and be accepted into Heaven for the rest of eternity. And personally, I think that is the best way to live -- to make an impact for now and plan for the future.
2007-12-19 06:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because we are not going to be here in this life forever.After we die we will either go to heaven or hell. Its our choice. Were we end up we will be forever , for eternity if you will ! As a Christian I would want my fellow brothers and sisters to be with me walking the streets of gold. Little things like giving blood and volunteering seem so small compaired to what is coming. If everyone would stop taking God out of everything and inviting the devil in we would get so much accomplished.
2007-12-19 06:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Amy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You raise a very valid point. And everyone will have a different perspective on this one.
My view, from a Christian perspective, is that the two are like two sides of a coin. Both your eternal destiny and your behaviour in this world are tied to your relationship with God.
Why is it that most (not all, but the majority) charities in the world are linked to religious organizations and in particular Christianity? The answer is because when we get our relationship with God right first, then we are in a better position to help others and also have the motivation to do good.
God wants us to do good: "love thy neighbour" says the great commandment. However, unless we have repented from our way of life that rejects God and submitted himself to God in faith and obedience, what reason do we have to obey that commandment?
2007-12-19 06:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Raichu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We're concerned about salvation because we want others to join us in eternity rather than suffer. Of course its important to think about today but today is only temporary. Our culture is built on thinking about "today" and in this "lifetime" that we don't realize how much good there is ahead. Why think about later later when we can think about it now as well? Well with salvation, we don't have to worry about later, and think about now as well. And now is the time to let everyone know that there is hope for later! Is that confusing or not? It really isn't all that bad. <3
2007-12-19 06:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by ptlims 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because... a lot of people that go to church are told to tell everyone they know about what a great thing ____ religion is. Most have good intentions, they care and want you to be saved. However, a good number of them will become upset/offended when you politely explain that you're happy in your faith and "no thanks". Now it becomes a crusade to "save" as many poor suffering souls as they can because we just don't know any better.
As far as putting forth some effort making THIS life better, that would require, well, EFFORT. And obviously people don't like doing this unless it's a passion of theirs, and most are more passionate about a football game than giving blood. Needles hurt, ya know.
(Not my particular views, but I hope this helps explain the why of it all.)
2007-12-19 06:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who says that people can't/don't do both? My family volunteers, and we try to do our part for the society we live in and the world around us. It's called being a responsible citizen.
Doing our part for society, however, does not negate or preclude our obedience to God's instruction on reaching the lost, which is to go into all the world and preach the gospel.
No criticism here, either. It's a very good question.
Hope I helped. God bless you. †
2007-12-19 06:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by 1985 & going strong 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a christian you are not suppose to be judging anyone.Only God is suppose to judge souls. If you are judging another are wouldn't that christian be breaking the first commandment by making themself a god and judging others? It is just so much easier to see the faults in others than to take a long hard look at ones self.
2007-12-19 06:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by andria k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋