(July 31, 2013 at 9:56 pm)PeterPriesthood Wrote:(July 31, 2013 at 7:20 pm)pineapplebunnybounce Wrote: If we all go to heaven, then why did god bother to write so many versions of holy books to "guide" people? To what end, if we all go to heaven? Why don't you join us godless people and have all the fun you want in this lifetime, and go to heaven in the next, just like us?
I could do that. I would still receive a degree of glory. However, I wish to attain the highest degree of glory, and within that Kingdom I want to receive exaltation on high. To walk in the presence of our Heavenly Father is the greatest gift he can one day give us, and he's given us a way to prepare for that. Earth is a test for mortals, after all.
Ok yea, this is what I have trouble understanding.
What is the virtue in believing in something you have no evidence for? AKA, taking it on faith? Why is this virtue so great that you should be rewarded for being gullible? I would understand actually, if you think god will reward you for the good deeds you do, but why is believing in god considered a good?
Another question: what do you plan to do in heaven? How many years have you planned out?