ShiningBecky,
Hello to you! You say that you are lost and that is the way many people in this world feel. You also state that you were in ministry for 10 years; I would love to hear what that entails.
Also, if that is the case, then if we discuss this am I to base and direct it toward someone who believes in the Bible or do you consider yourself an unbeliever at this time?
I find it hard to understand how an unbeliever can judge, slander and point the finger at One who does not exist in their minds. Are there many Christians who are angry at God
you bet, but that can be reconciled with time, discussion and prayer. Its one thing not to believe, but to judge and become angry with something one does not believe in is quite the enigma. So, I suppose I am asking if this is just anger that is directed at a God you believe in.
But, lets talk about something even a struggling Christians or atheist can confirm from today and history past and that is the evil which prevails within much of the human race. And not just those who commit atrocities against other human beings, but even those who commit atrocities against animals.
We can all agree that mankind can be so evil that we can become frightened of them, the mere thought of them can give us nightmares. Look at all the slasher movies and look at all the inventive ways to which human beings can be tortured, mutilated and hated. And look at the people who pay good money to flock to such things. I find that Atheist feel so clever pointing the finger at God who would dare judge such human beings and then lop good people in with them.
Ah, but we forget the atrocities of the heart, the tongue and the eyes. Are these not just as bad? Most of the serial killers admit that they spent quite a lot of time just fantasizing about what they wanted to do and it eventually led to them needing to actually commit these fantasies in real life in order to feel peace; same with child molesters and rapist. Are these innocent people being judged by God? Why does He tell us that just to lust after another
in ones heart is equally bad for us? Because it usually, by the statistical numbers, leads to one acting upon it. Our God is a wise God! Oh, the lustful desires of the madmen in the world, fantasizing their way into action.
How many good people lust for the bodies of another, the death and wealth that comes from insurance policies, the failure at jobs, loves or parenthood, the jealousy, rage, envy deep within the heart. How we love to watch another stumble so that we feel better about ourselves. We are evil and if one is honest with themselves they, too, will admit they are evil or have been in thought alone. And to live with the knowledge of ourselves and what we have done even in our thoughts could drive us mad or even to revenge, murder, stealing. Problem is that we'd never know any of this just to look at someone else because it is all done within the heart and mind. On the outside they are such 'good people'. But, God sees it and God knew this about His creation and God gave us a way out and to live in peace. How terrible of Him.
How many of these scum of the earths have never gotten caught or ever will? How many people care only about money and walk past a homeless person on the street? How many people flick the channel when the skin and bones children of the world are on the tv? How many people worship flawed human beings on a daily basis because of their beauty or bank account? And how many people choose to worship satan, literally, when his existence proves there must be a God?
People are spiritual creatures as well as flesh and blood and if they do not believe in the Christian God, they will invent one they do want to worship, we see it daily. Of course their own gods will be everything they need with no flaws or demands, right?
People forget who they are defending when they bash their Creator and hating Him does not remove His existence or what He can and will do for you despite the damning evidence of evil that resides within each of us.
God gave us the rules and the choice to love Him and the world wants nothing to do with Him. He stands back and allows mankind to pave their own way, their own rules and futures and look what it has gotten us. The evil in this world would never allow any type of utopia.
And as for torture, pain and wanting it for all the world, as you accuse God, I often wonder that if men could give such a torturous verdict against other men and women, would they use it? I have to answer honestly, yes, they would. Men would torture forever if they could and theyd televise it for pure profit to boot! And you know what else too; the people of this world would pay to see it. They'd probably have live cams presenting the slow, ongoing tortuous acts and betting as they did. They'd link to it, post it and bootleg it. Tell me it wouldn't happen!
You said, those who live in glass houses
, so what about you Becky; how do you rate in the big scheme of things??? Are you a sinner? Are you going to die one day? And if you stand before the most glorious Creator in the end, what will you say to Him?
Because you can believe you will disappear out of existence, that is your right, but what if you are wrong? He only asks that you simply believe, love Him and others; is that really too much to ask?
