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Topic started on 8-3-2010 @ 01:04 AM by taccj9903

This question is for the Christian god since I don't know what other religions teach about god.

My question for god is this, why don't you just make yourself known to the whole world? Putting aside what the Christian bible says I just want to know why god just doesn't make himself known.

If it is sooo important for our salvation that we love and obey God and if God supposedly loves his children so much why not just give a shout out to the whole world and say, "Hey everyone, I luv ya, and everything in the bible is true so get on board with the program." Then after that hold everyone accountable for their actions.

It just seems ridiculous to me that a loving god would hold everyone accountable for not living their lives according to the Christian bible. Especially since the bible was written thousands of years ago and obviously has many flaws.

Imagine if you will fathering children, then leaving them to their own demise with only a book for instruction on how to live their lives, according to what you expect. Then coming back years later and saying, "hey why didn't you do everything that I commanded you in my book, I'm going to have to burn all of you up for this."

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:07 AM by ghostsoldier

God is love.

We have free will.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:10 AM by kawacat

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Unfortunately, I think this world is a huge test for us, and if God declared Himself, it would no longer be a test.

I think it is a test that most of us have failed.

But we have built-in failures, and those are not our fault.

So I think we started on an uneven field.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:11 AM by taccj9903

So true, if we were born with sin what chance did we really have?

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:13 AM by taccj9903

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How do you know God is love? Just because a book says it's so doesn't make it so.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:14 AM by ghostsoldier

Originally posted by taccj9903
So true, if we were born with sin what chance did we really have?

That is a defeatist attitude.

We are here to advance ourselves spiritually.

God is Love.

We have free will.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:15 AM by kawacat

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I think everyone has the chance to prove themselves.

It is very difficult, but I think it is possible.

I think you have to show help and compassion to others, to animals and to the planet.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:17 AM by taccj9903

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Let me get this straight, I have free will but if I choose wrong I end up suffering for an eternity in hellfire. If you have children would you give them that kind of choice?

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:17 AM by ghostsoldier

Originally posted by taccj9903
reply to post by ghostsoldier

How do you know God is love? Just because a book says it's so doesn't make it so.

Faith.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:19 AM by wayaboveitall

I suppose religious teachings and books are subjectively meaningful.
Certainly that makes no sense to me either.
Your question is valid, but I leave it to religious types to answer, but dont expect a meaningful or satisfying answer.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:22 AM by YeHUaH ELaHaYNU

He kept His word and came into the Creation as His own choice Creatures
and gave Himself placing His Name for the removing of the dead subject

and was glorified to be the firstborn of many brethren who
with His Source in the Heavens shall be a tree from this seed

His one shot He gave to many to have their shot who we are
gods of our Lord-God to His GOD to be raised-up Co-creators

He has given the standing (10 matters denied) for empowerment,
in it is His appointment (a day of our week for a day of His Week)

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:22 AM by ghostsoldier

Originally posted by taccj9903
reply to post by ghostsoldier

Let me get this straight, I have free will but if I choose wrong I end up suffering for an eternity in hellfire. If you have children would you give them that kind of choice?

The Bible or any other book for that matter is nothing more than an opinion, based on someones perceptions and experiences. Written by a mere mortal.

If you live your life by others opinions and perceptions you have no purpose in being alive because you are wasting your life.

That being said, there is knowledge to be gained from others. And the Bible is an awesome glimpse into another time & culture, and there is lots of cool stories in there.

The Bible speaks in Microcosms, Macrocosms and Metaphors.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:23 AM by taccj9903

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I don't try to question your faith, however it is yours. Doesn't do anyone else any good except for you.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:23 AM by taccj9903

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I don't try to question your faith, however it is yours. Doesn't do anyone else any good except for you.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:25 AM by YeHUaH ELaHaYNU

The Bible has proved to be the Script being played in this grand theater
are you interested in a part -if you speak the quote on cue you'll be in the credits roll!

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:25 AM by taccj9903

reply to post by ghostsoldier

Thanks for your thoughts.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:28 AM by kawacat

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I think people have more difficulty helping each other than helping animals and the planet.

What does that say about humankind?

It says we were programmed to be like this.

So, we have to overcome our programming - difficult.

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:31 AM by ghostsoldier

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A righteous path is narrow but holds greater rewards in the long run.

Originally posted by taccj9903
reply to post by ghostsoldier

I don't try to question your faith, however it is yours. Doesn't do anyone else any good except for you.

Any individuals faith in anything is powerful. What you place your faith in is worth meditating on, studying and practicing.

[edit on 8-3-2010 by ghostsoldier]

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:34 AM by kawacat

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But surely, if you help animals and the planet but not humans, you have won 2 out of 3?

Or is it only helping humans that counts?

reply posted on 8-3-2010 @ 01:35 AM by trueblue

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God wants us to have faith if we dont we go to hell?
what about other countries around the world that belive in Buddha or Hindu
or tribes in Africa that have not been told about the bible
are they sent to hell because no one educated them on the bible?
there are fults in all religions, maybe we need 2012 or NWO??

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