(November 19, 2014 at 11:09 am)Godschild Wrote:(November 18, 2014 at 11:18 pm)Nope Wrote: . 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."
Do you actually know what Peter was saying, if so please explain.
I've given my reasons for my belief on this forum many times, answering questions that are a challenge to my beliefs doesn't always require me to state the same thing over and over.
GC
(November 18, 2014 at 11:38 pm)Irrational Wrote: What do you mean? Going all Yoda on me now?
Seriously, though, if us being in eternal jeopardy is "no skin off your butt", then what is your motive in continuing to point out how we're all condemned to hell? The message has been received, so there is no need to keep going on about it.
It means that your position doesn't change my eternal destination. As for going to hell, I state what scripture says, if that bothers you you might want to find out why it bothers you.
GC
Yes you have given us your reasons. So? We get "reasons" from other sects of Christianity, as well as "reasons" from Muslims and Jews as to why they believe what they believe. So?
"My holy book says" all religions do this.
"It is old and traditional" all religions do this.
"Most people have some belief" most people once believed the earth was flat.
Having a "reason" does not constitute fact. Yes you have "reasons" that are really nothing more than fishing for excuses.
