I'd like to discuss the Religious Debate?

[BlueShirt]

If god is real (in my opinion no) then why do such terrible things happen? People in africa are starving to death. You could claim that they don't believe in god and that they're being punished but what about the kids being born into that situation? What kind of god would leave little kids in such a place? No god i want to worship.
Also look how many religions there are. Muslims believe anybody that isn't muslim should die and they think that is the will of god. Wouldn't god interfer there somewhere? Or are they doing it the right way? Maybe that is the right religion. And what about zeus? People used to believe the piss out of him. Did the current god kill him and take over?

 

[Suzette R]

Does the fact that knives have been used to murder prove that no one designed them? Is the use of jet aircraft to drop bombs in time of war evidence that they had no designer? Or is it rather the use to which these are being put that is causing grief to mankind?

Is it not true that much disease is a result of man’s own poor living habits and his spoiling of the environment for himself and others? Are not the wars fought by humans a major cause of human suffering? Is it not also true that, while millions suffer from lack of food, there is more than enough in other lands, so that one of the underlying problems is human greed? All these things give evidence, not that there is no God, but that humans are sadly misusing their God-given abilities and the earth itself.

Does God really care what happens to us humans?

Yes, indeed! Consider the evidence: The Bible tells us that God gave man a perfect start. (Gen. 1:27,*31; Deut. 32:4) Man’s continued enjoyment of God’s favor, however, depended on obedience to his Maker. (Gen. 2:16,*17) If man was obedient, he would continue to enjoy perfect human life—no sickness, no suffering, no death. The Creator would provide man with needed guidance and would use His power to safeguard mankind against any calamity. But man rejected God’s guidance; he chose the course of self-rule. In trying to do something for which he was never designed, he has brought calamity upon himself. (Jer. 10:23; Eccl. 8:9; Rom. 5:12) Yet, over the centuries God has been patiently seeking out those who, because of love for him and his ways, are willing to serve him. He sets before them the opportunity to enjoy all the blessings of which they have been deprived because of man’s imperfections and misrule. (Rev. 21:3-5) The provision God made by means of his Son to redeem humans from sin and death is a marvelous evidence of God’s great love for mankind. (John 3:16) God has also set an appointed time when he will destroy those who ruin the earth and will cause lovers of righteousness to enjoy life in harmony with his own original purpose.—Rev. 11:18; Ps. 37:10,*11; .

This is certainly an abriviated answer, but I hope it helps. God is not to blame...

 

[Bekah Rose]

For me (LDS Christian) - bad things happen for two reasons.

One - hardships make people grow, stronger, etc if they survive. There is a lot of evidence of this, both religious and secular.

Two - Freewill. God does not force us to do anything. Much of the suffering the world is because of evil people's actions or apathetic people's lack of action.

 

[Eliaas2]

well I say that these have gathered of all kind, but they never felt it was there duty to heal the word either by choice or by scripture, it has been easy to say that part of the gospels died with the Apostles. But I say there is a time which has not been as of yet, When?

 

[pappy]

sorry, but God is not to blame. God made a perfect world (Gen.chapters1,2 & 3.). Lucifer stepped in and changed things. We (were) are created with a freedom of choice. We chose what happens in this world not God or Satan. The problems of this world are because of mankind not the God of heaven. He (god) has given us everything we need to get us to Heaven. But the suffering upon this earth is man made not God made. Satan has us, you and I, very confused about who has helped make this mess. Satan has been messing with mankind sense the fall in the garden of Eden. He is the one who helps mankind let people starve while those in power steel the food that is sent to them by the rest of the world. Those kids that are being born to those less fortunate in Africa or any other part of the world are a gift of God to those who have them. Some do not want them and they just murder them. God is a God of love not suffering, Satan is the one of suffering, death, all things that hamper mankind, in doing righteousness. Those children who die before the age of accountability go straight to Paradise so do not fret about them, they are better with God then here to suffer. Just remember one thing that God cannot take away our freedom of choice. That choice is ether we follow Him (God) or Satan, you chose!

You also said something about how many religions there are! There is only one true religion, this might hurt some, but this is the truth.

Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Joh 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

About those other religions- 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1Co 1:11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
1Co 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
1Co 1:13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Php 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Php 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

Php 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

1Pe 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

So you see, God has given us all that we need- 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Please read the 17 chapter of St. John about unity in us and God. To learn, that we are to be one in Christ Jesus.

I leave you with this--Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

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