Originally posted by eatmybishopMy view is that we all share pretty similar experiences. What is different is what we label these.
what are you actually believing in? is it righteousness, justice, love, comfort, everlasting peace, eternal happiness when we die, etc..? if so, doesn't that mean the core of all of us believes in god..?
When I experience the wonder of nature and the sense of love for my fellow humans I call it an internal experience. Some others experience pretty much the same thing but label it differently.
So for me, God is a label. I choose not to use this label but I have the same sort of experiences as others who do.
Originally posted by eatmybishopEvery religion in the world that has destroyed people is based on love. ~ Anton Szandor Lavey ~
what are you actually believing in? is it righteousness, justice, love, comfort, everlasting peace, eternal happiness when we die, etc..? if so, doesn't that mean the core of all of us believes in god..?
Originally posted by amannionGod is a label. Great. I wish the evangelist christian would "live and let live." But they don't. They believe they have some injunction to "spread to gospel." rubbish...and then there are the muslims! Convert or be killed!
My view is that we all share pretty similar experiences. What is different is what we label these.
When I experience the wonder of nature and the sense of love for my fellow humans I call it an internal experience. Some others experience pretty much the same thing but label it differently.
So for me, God is a label. I choose not to use this label but I have the same sort of experiences as others who do.
Every religion in the world that has destroyed people is based on love. ~ Anton Szandor Lavey ~
Originally posted by eatmybishopA being so far beyond our comprehension we can only know him by faith.
what are you actually believing in? is it righteousness, justice, love, comfort, everlasting peace, eternal happiness when we die, etc..? if so, doesn't that mean the core of all of us believes in god..?
Originally posted by amannionIn the other thread I said that God is the only rational explanation for the existence of everything.
A moment ago in another thread you claimed God was a rational explanation. Which is it - rational or faith? Or are you claiming it both ways?
In this thread the question asked is what am I believing in, and I stand by my answer. Even though it doesn't make sense to you.
Originally posted by eatmybishopFor a Christian believing in God means a number of things...and not necessarily in this order.....
what are you actually believing in? is it righteousness, justice, love, comfort, everlasting peace, eternal happiness when we die, etc..? if so, doesn't that mean the core of all of us believes in god..?
1. Believe that He is, who He says He is.
Heb 11:6
6But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
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2. Realize that we are lost and full of sin.
Rom 3:23
23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
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3. Repent and confess Jesus as Lord.
Acts 17:30
30"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,
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Rom 10:9-10
9that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
10For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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4. Seek to know His will and live your life worthy of Him.
Col 1:9-10
9For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10that you may have a walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
(NKJ)
These are the basic commands but not exhaustive, and I am sure others can add to this list....
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Originally posted by josephwPerhaps you misunderstand me.
In the other thread I said that God is the only rational explanation for the existence of everything.
In this thread the question asked is what am I believing in, and I stand by my answer. Even though it doesn't make sense to you.
Your belief makes perfect sense to me, since in a way I think we all believe pretty much the same thing. Where we differ is in how we choose to describe and name those beliefs.
You've externalised yours to describe it as some sort of supernatural creator being. I've internalised mine to describe it as my inner strength and purpose.
Originally posted by josephwThat doesn't make sense to anyone though. God cannot be a rational explanation, if God is not rational.
In the other thread I said that God is the only rational explanation for the existence of everything.
In this thread the question asked is what am I believing in, and I stand by my answer. Even though it doesn't make sense to you.
Originally posted by amannionI probably did misunderstand you. Going back and forth is confusing me. 🙄 Not really.
Perhaps you misunderstand me.
Your belief makes perfect sense to me, since in a way I think we all believe pretty much the same thing. Where we differ is in how we choose to describe and name those beliefs.
You've externalised yours to describe it as some sort of supernatural creator being. I've internalised mine to describe it as my inner strength and purpose.
I may not agree with your belief, but I respect your right to it.
