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Yes, that's one example of what I'm talkingRevelation 21:7-8 ● “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his
God and he will be My son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers,
sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the
lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
why are there so many evil people in the world?
I agree. However the very real improvements are being threatened by a rise of right-wing politics throughout the first world and increasingly effective tyranny in other areas.
What evidence there is, I suggest, shows that things are actually getting better, not worse. Happy to post some if asked. However, I am confident that data wilk show that in general:
1. Poverty decreasing;
2. Literacy increasing;
3. Women’s rights increasing;
4. Violence decreasing (dramatically);
5. Wealth increasing:
6. Animal treatment getting better.
I am talking big picture here - globally and over large time scales.
Scripture informs us of reality.Yes, that's one example of what I'm talking
about. Thank you for the illustration.
Christians believe that their scriptures inform us of reality.Scripture informs us of reality.
I'll focus upon that which I choose, thanks.Instead of foolish vain posts,focus on scripture
If that's the case, it makes one wonder what God was thinkinghumans are the only living beings capable of being evil.
humans are the only living beings capable of being evil.
As the one true God has revealed his will in the Scriptures....ie, the word of God written, that is the only one that counts.Christians believe that their scriptures inform us of reality.
Hindus believe that their scriptures inform us of reality.
Muslims believe that their scriptures inform us of reality.
Shall I go on?
I'll focus upon that which I choose, thanks.
Your turn.
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This is what a Christian would, understandably, say.As the one true God has revealed his will in the Scriptures....ie, the word of God written, that is the only one that counts.
Jesus Himself took upon Himself a Human body in order to accomplish redemption.
He said it was His word written that would judge us on the last day.
I and anyone else who desires eternal life will believe Him.
This is what a Christian would, understandably, say.
Thanks for sharing.
I wish I lived in our country before the 1970s or 1980s when Satan wasn't as loosed and deceiving and I'd still grow up to be into my 50s or 60s. Why did I have to be born when I was, when God can just easily restrict Satan back and not have to have Christ return before I'm 30? So my parents and their parents got to live this world before after 30 but I don't?You can get many different answers about this, but I believe Satan is now loosed and deceiving the nations and spiritually attacking the Church as mentioned in Revelation 20, just before the Lord returns. This is the Amillennial position on the end times.
The world becomes less appealing the more God opens your eyes. And heaven becomes the place where your treasure is. This song, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" hits home for many world weary travelers.I wish I lived in our country before the 1970s or 1980s when Satan wasn't as loosed and deceiving and I'd still grow up to be into my 50s or 60s. Why did I have to be born when I was, when God can just easily restrict Satan back and not have to have Christ return before I'm 30? So my parents and their parents got to live this world before after 30 but I don't?
why are there so many evil people in the world?
Scripture declares Jesus is the only way, and all other ways lead to condemnation. It is exclusive.This is what a Christian would, understandably, say.
Thanks for sharing.
This is what Christians believe, yes.Scripture declares Jesus is the only way, and all other ways lead to condemnation. It is exclusive.
Your grandparents era likely overlapped with the second world war, are you honestly arguing that the world was less evil when Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were going about their bloody business?I just wish I was born in my parents or grandparents era so I can experience the world with less evil people in it. I want to experience growing up during their time. Why can't God ever let me have that?
If people don't like my opinion, sorry, but if I was God I would at least restrict the evil and deceit after some point instead of letting it go ad infinitum.
Why arent you going to live in this world after 30?I wish I lived in our country before the 1970s or 1980s when Satan wasn't as loosed and deceiving and I'd still grow up to be into my 50s or 60s. Why did I have to be born when I was, when God can just easily restrict Satan back and not have to have Christ return before I'm 30? So my parents and their parents got to live this world before after 30 but I don't?
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