I've been back and forth on God for years. Does he really exist, I was taught in catholic school that he does. But then I look at the world and the tragedies that happen everyday. Does God think about those things before they happen? Is it man's free will? It's all confusing to me, but I like your take here.
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Relic,
I know nothing about Catholicism, but it has been my experience as a free Christian ( .. read moreRelic,
I know nothing about Catholicism, but it has been my experience as a free Christian ( no affiliations)who has spent my life studying and thinking about The Bible and my own salvation, I find that ANYONE, who places ANYTHING between a believer's heart and direct communication with God either blindly accepts those teachings or becomes an atheist. What you are really doubting is the church, not God... because in your religion church and doctrine come first while God sits in the background taking notes and deciding who lives, who dies and what kind of pain they will be in. Personally, I'd rather feel all the pain and have my free will than be a puppet controlled by a capricious deity... I can just see it, The catholic God says, "Hey guys, watch how many I let die in this car wreck!" My God says "The universe is in motion, watch how perfectly it flows!" What happens here is nothing more than the laws He set in motion in perfect operation. I think there is nothing more important than what God wants from me... What does He want? He wants it ALL, my heart, my mind, my soul, and my spirit. How do I give him that? (It is so easy) Jesus himself said all we have to do to enter the kingdom is repent, which means quit doing harmful stuff, Love God and Love your neighbor... That's it... The Church in all it's incarnations has blown it from the beginning, and there will be literal hell to pay for their perversion. Somebody asked Jesus, Dude, what are you doing here? And Jesus answered “I came to give you live, and that more abundantly,” I don’t find any fingers pointing in His gospel, I don’t see any shame in His gospel. Just love and a desire to commune with his creation. How you work out your own salvation(with fear and trembling that you might get it wrong) is something faced by everyone… But there is NOTHING we do on Earth as important.
I should warn folks to not get me started…
Vol
I've been back and forth on God for years. Does he really exist, I was taught in catholic school that he does. But then I look at the world and the tragedies that happen everyday. Does God think about those things before they happen? Is it man's free will? It's all confusing to me, but I like your take here.
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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
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Relic,
I know nothing about Catholicism, but it has been my experience as a free Christian ( .. read moreRelic,
I know nothing about Catholicism, but it has been my experience as a free Christian ( no affiliations)who has spent my life studying and thinking about The Bible and my own salvation, I find that ANYONE, who places ANYTHING between a believer's heart and direct communication with God either blindly accepts those teachings or becomes an atheist. What you are really doubting is the church, not God... because in your religion church and doctrine come first while God sits in the background taking notes and deciding who lives, who dies and what kind of pain they will be in. Personally, I'd rather feel all the pain and have my free will than be a puppet controlled by a capricious deity... I can just see it, The catholic God says, "Hey guys, watch how many I let die in this car wreck!" My God says "The universe is in motion, watch how perfectly it flows!" What happens here is nothing more than the laws He set in motion in perfect operation. I think there is nothing more important than what God wants from me... What does He want? He wants it ALL, my heart, my mind, my soul, and my spirit. How do I give him that? (It is so easy) Jesus himself said all we have to do to enter the kingdom is repent, which means quit doing harmful stuff, Love God and Love your neighbor... That's it... The Church in all it's incarnations has blown it from the beginning, and there will be literal hell to pay for their perversion. Somebody asked Jesus, Dude, what are you doing here? And Jesus answered “I came to give you live, and that more abundantly,” I don’t find any fingers pointing in His gospel, I don’t see any shame in His gospel. Just love and a desire to commune with his creation. How you work out your own salvation(with fear and trembling that you might get it wrong) is something faced by everyone… But there is NOTHING we do on Earth as important.
I should warn folks to not get me started…
Vol
I believe. That I believe, I believe e that's accurate. That's about it for me. .
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D Mansfield,
I kinda think no matter what we believe, it matters not to anyone else... we all.. read moreD Mansfield,
I kinda think no matter what we believe, it matters not to anyone else... we all come to our own truths one way or another... and we ALL think our version is the right one...
Vol
Gosh, Vol, You're the only man I know that can turn me on with words that are not porn.
What a mind!
My thought?
I believe you said God is like gravity ..so I'm thinking we all will be one consciousness. No sleep needed. Our minds will be so infinite, we won't search for something to discuss. It will all already be there. No limits. Sheesh! I can't wrap my brain around that. Thanks. I needed a break from what I was doing. You are perfect Quiddity. (The essence of YOU.)
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Why, thank you, my lovely! I used to tell my students and colleagues, "it's okay, I have that effect.. read moreWhy, thank you, my lovely! I used to tell my students and colleagues, "it's okay, I have that effect on all women..., and You know, I am SO cool, sometimes when I walk by chicks just freeze in their tracks...
Vol
My name is Vol Lindsey. I live in Gouge Eye, Texas, a tiny ghost town on Rt. 66.
I am a retired creative writing, English literature teacher. I have been writing poetry and reading publicly since 196.. more..