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Struggles by Non-Christians
Have a hard time believing and it terrifies me
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<blockquote data-quote="A_Thinker" data-source="post: 75882186" data-attributes="member: 33387"><p>Hey Jimmy ...</p><p></p><p>The universe is, truly, monumental. It is also very complex.</p><p></p><p>If you research what it takes for life to exist here on Earth, you will find that a number of variables are "set" ... so as to enable the development and continued existence of life here on earth.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link to an article on the subject ...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.icr.org/article/earth-unique-all-universe" target="_blank">The Earth: Unique in All the Universe</a></p><p></p><p>It is difficult to imagine that such complexity arose ... without intelligent organization.</p><p></p><p>As for me, re the "God vs. no God" argument, it come down to this ...</p><p></p><p>There is, ultimately, no downside to believing that God created all ... and continues to guide the universe. </p><p></p><p>If it just so happens that belief in God is incorrect, ... what real difference does that make to your life and your future (in terms of you losing something you potentially had) ? </p><p></p><p>It is, in effect, Pascal's wager. The only thing you miss out on by believing in God ... is the <em>"knowledge"</em> that God doesn't exist. </p><p></p><p>And what does that really do for you ? It's just an idea that appeals to our vanity ... that we <em>"know"</em> a rather ultimate answer. </p><p></p><p>But ... do we really ? Can we really be so sure ?</p><p></p><p>Since we can't be sure, better to err on the side of <em>"possibility"</em>, I say.</p><p></p><p>There is much to be potentially gained through the acceptance of an offer of relationship with the creator of the universe ... and little to be lost ... except for a little vanity.</p><p></p><p>In any case, ... there is certainly no reason to endure anxiety over the choice of what to believe. Put your faith/trust in what is truly BEST for you ... and enjoy the peace which flows from that ...</p><p></p><p>Psalm 127:2 <em>It is</em> vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; <em>For</em> so He gives His beloved sleep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A_Thinker, post: 75882186, member: 33387"] Hey Jimmy ... The universe is, truly, monumental. It is also very complex. If you research what it takes for life to exist here on Earth, you will find that a number of variables are "set" ... so as to enable the development and continued existence of life here on earth. Here is a link to an article on the subject ... [URL="https://www.icr.org/article/earth-unique-all-universe"]The Earth: Unique in All the Universe[/URL] It is difficult to imagine that such complexity arose ... without intelligent organization. As for me, re the "God vs. no God" argument, it come down to this ... There is, ultimately, no downside to believing that God created all ... and continues to guide the universe. If it just so happens that belief in God is incorrect, ... what real difference does that make to your life and your future (in terms of you losing something you potentially had) ? It is, in effect, Pascal's wager. The only thing you miss out on by believing in God ... is the [I]"knowledge"[/I] that God doesn't exist. And what does that really do for you ? It's just an idea that appeals to our vanity ... that we [I]"know"[/I] a rather ultimate answer. But ... do we really ? Can we really be so sure ? Since we can't be sure, better to err on the side of [I]"possibility"[/I], I say. There is much to be potentially gained through the acceptance of an offer of relationship with the creator of the universe ... and little to be lost ... except for a little vanity. In any case, ... there is certainly no reason to endure anxiety over the choice of what to believe. Put your faith/trust in what is truly BEST for you ... and enjoy the peace which flows from that ... Psalm 127:2 [I]It is[/I] vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; [I]For[/I] so He gives His beloved sleep. [/QUOTE]
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