(April 9, 2012 at 10:28 pm)Cinjin Wrote:(April 9, 2012 at 10:01 pm)Drich Wrote:(April 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm)Cinjin Wrote: Really, this is all their god would have to do to get me to consider worshiping him ... just once, show the fuck up.
What if God does not want people to worship him under those conditions? why would he "show up?"
What if, what if ... what if's count for nothing, but I'll still play for a moment. (probably a really bad decision - as these things go nowhere)
What is it about all the god's in the universe requiring people to not only love, but to believe. What is it with believing that is so important to a god?? If my father left me when I was 3 months old and my mother demanded that I not only love him, but simply believe that he also loves me beyond comprehension - I'd have a real god damn problem with that because the evidence is to the contrary. So would anyone. You see, it makes no sense. I kind of understand that a god would want to be loved ... I get that, but what is so god damn important about being believed in???? What does belief prove to a god?? Why would he possibly require that?? Show up mother fucker. Prove that you love me and perhaps I will love you in return. The comparison would finish with your mom threatening to beat you every day if you didn't tell her that you loved your absent father and believed that he loved you with all his heart. It's just ridiculous.
"God proved he loved us by sending his Son to die for us" ... in 3, 2 , 1 ...
Have you ever had money? Enough to put you in a different social class than those around you? I hear it is alots of fun for a while, then you begin to wonder who wants to be your friend because they care for you or who wants to be your friend because of what you have to offer. How could you possible know who's who unless everyone started out on a level playing field, and you offered your friendship without any verification or guarantees, that they will get anything other than what they put into the relationship.. you even allowed people to spread rumors and untruths about the nature of your wealth, and your motives. All in an effort to sift the wheat from the chaff, the wheat and the weeds. To allow those people seeking to be friends with the "wealthy" a glimpse at their true nature.. so when their petition is turned down their will be no doubt in their minds that their intentions were rightfully judged.
So why "belief?" Because it takes a humble heart to believe in an unknown or promise without security. Humility is the key element God is looking for in his followers. Why? Outside of "I said so." Humility shows the heart of one looking for a true relationship with someone they love rather than someone looking to take advantage of an opportunity.
Being ban for preaching in 3- 2- 1...
Remember you asked I answered.
