(November 18, 2014 at 9:46 pm)Godschild Wrote:Quote:[quote='Parkers Tan' pid='798928' dateline='1416342763']
Unfortunately, he's absent.
Just because you fail to reach Him doesn't mean He's absent. Study scripture and you just might find out why you are having trouble getting an answer.
. If you understand your beliefs. you should be able to answer some of these questions. Besides, many of us have already read the bible all the way through and that is why we aren't Christians.
Ironically, I have had an online discussion with a couple of Muslims who told me the same thing about their god. I just had to read their holy scripture and believe.
Actually, Christian are supposed to always give a polite answer to questions. 1 Peter 3:15
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,"
I am not certain that dodging the question by telling people to read scripture is what Peter meant. There is nothing wrong with saying, "I just don't know."