I really wish I believed (reincarnation, God) - Page 9

JayHawes · #81 07-06-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lintu

I don't think I believe in God anymore, but I really wish I could. I particularly wish I could believe in an afterlife. I find death extremely scary now that I don't

If you have begun to deny God then as a result you must begin to fear death because without God and without guidance you do not know where life is taking you, you have no steering mechanism. Go back to your roots and;

ask Abraham, does God exist?
ask Moses, Does God exist?
ask Joseph, Does God exist?
ask Ezekiel does God exist?
ask Isaiah, does God exist
you could even ask Jesus, Does God exist? and they would all answer a solid yes.

There are billions of people who have walked this earth which would testify of the power of the Jewish God. Who else would preserve Israel and bring them back to the promised land as promised in scripture? Who else would restore Israel back to life after being just like the Valley of Dry bones? Who else would cause you to breathe and your blood to pump, and allow your mouth to utter words? Would you say God? or would you give the glory to something else?

Maybe some kind of problem has come your way that causes you to doubt. But the reason you fear death is because somewhere deep inside you know you're wrong for doubting God. You know it! And there's nothing keeping you from beleiving in God but yourself. Not any man, not any spirit, but only YOU. So since it's just you, you have the ability to believe whatever you wish. There's nothing that is able to keep you from beleiving in God.

If you have any questions to ask I am here to answer. May Adonai GOD bless you and keep you and sustain you, O sister.

JayHawes · #82 07-06-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanda

I used to envy people their religious beliefs for this very reason, but ultimately, what you have to realize is that when the end comes, you won't be aware of it. I still get scared from time to time - I can't help that, and I'm not going to pretend that I don't - but no amount of fear has ever been able to produce any legitimate belief in a god. Your best bet is to focus on the here and now, and not spend your life living in fear of its end - you wouldn't want to miss it.

1co 15:53 For this body which comes to destruction will be made free from the power of death, and the man who is under the power of death will put on eternal life.

1co 15:54 But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.

1co 15:55 O death, where is your power? O death, where are your pains?

1co 15:56 The pain of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law:

1co 15:57 But praise be to God who gives us strength to overcome through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1co 15:58 For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.

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UnTheist · #83 07-06-2007, 12:21 PM

If you force faith upon yourself, you can make yourself believe in anything.

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Originally Posted by JayHawes

If you have begun to deny God then as a result you must begin to fear death because without God and without guidance you do not know where life is taking you, you have no steering mechanism. Go back to your roots and;

Sorry. You haven't proven God to exist. "Denying" God is not necessary to be an Atheist/Agnostic.

Nanda · #84 07-06-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHawes

1co 15:53 For this body which comes to destruction will be made free from the power of death, and the man who is under the power of death will put on eternal life.

1co 15:54 But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.

1co 15:55 O death, where is your power? O death, where are your pains?

1co 15:56 The pain of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law:

1co 15:57 But praise be to God who gives us strength to overcome through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1co 15:58 For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.

Basic English Version

Don't quote scripture at me.

Nanda · #85 07-06-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHawes

ask Abraham, does God exist?
ask Moses, Does God exist?
ask Joseph, Does God exist?
ask Ezekiel does God exist?
ask Isaiah, does God exist

And if any of them answer, get help.

Papersock · #86 07-06-2007, 12:52 PM

Fear of death is probably one of the main reasons for having a religion.

Willamena · #87 07-06-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Papersock

Fear of death is probably one of the main reasons for having a religion.

Nah; there are actual good reasons.

I think if I was to "have a religion," it would be to be socially bonding with like-minded people who share a similar understanding of reality and my place in the universe.

But maybe that's just me.

Nanda · #88 07-06-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Willamena

Nah; there are actual good reasons.

I think if I was to "have a religion," it would be to be socially bonding with like-minded people who share a similar understanding of reality and my place in the universe.

But maybe that's just me.

You don't need a religion for that. Or at least, I don't.