Jackie B

Wouldn't it be dishonest to believe in God just in case? If there was a God, wouldn't he be able to see right through that?

I've been told that I need to have an open mind and embrace Christianity.

I was raised as a Christian and I think it takes much more of an open mind to explore different faiths or unbelief rather than stick with what I was brought up in.

In regards to N. Korea's view of Kim Jong-Il, but fail to see the parallel in religion?

If so, where do you draw the line and why?

For maintaining his faith, does it seem fair that a Christian who has led a fairly charmed life is rewarded the same thing? Why isn't their faith put to the same test?

When he himself in speeches and his writings claimed to be doing the work of the Lord?

And please, no 'he wasn't a "real"Christian.' He obviously considered himself one.

Are you implying that morals come only from the Christian God?

If you think people of other religious faiths can be moral, how do you reconcile this with the belief that all other religions are false?

If so, what evidence did you find? I know about Josephus, I'm wondering if there's more.

Do you find that now that you don't believe that you feel liberated?

It has taken me a few years to be comfortable with the idea of not believing, but now that I'm embracing it I no longer worry that I'm not "good enough" for God. I don't see the bad things in life as my punishment or some lesson to be learned or all because of "The Fall". Bad things happen. Good things happen. Natural disasters are just that... natural, not God's wrath upon us undeserving humans. Did anyone else have a tremendous sense of freedom and think that life is what you make it and not some arbitrary "Master Plan"?

What was the overwhelming evidence that persuaded you to become a Christian? I would consider myself an agnostic (was raised as a Christian) and would be open to Christianity (or any other religion, really) if there was sufficient evidence.

What makes it so believable to you now?

Of someone being murdered or raped or a child being abused, but when God does it, it's explained away as free will?

If you say that God did intervene by having someone there to help at the right place and the right time, then why doesn't he do this all the time?

If they were born and raised in a country where the overwhelming majority of people are of another faith, that they would still have found their way to Christianity?

Why did he even bother with having the Jews around? How are the Jews the chosen people if they don't accept Jesus as the Messiah and would go to hell for it?

I'm going to the Colts @ Eagles game in a few weeks. I've been warned to hide the fact that I'm there to cheer on the opposing team. I was told about the jail cell, vehicle vandalism, people harassing children and old folks.Is it true or is it an exaggeration? This will be my first NFL game.

How are those babies any less deserving of a chance at life than those conceived under different circumstances?

Why do some people pick and choose when the exact same procedure is justifiable or not?

For the record, I am pro-choice. I just find it mind boggling that some pro-lifers make exceptions.

Do you feel it would show a lack of faith on your part or some other flaw in your understanding of God if you just simply say "I don't know."

I see so many questions not get answered and instead Bible verses are thrown out there like a knee jerk reaction to the really difficult questions that can't be explained.

I believe in science completely, but I know science hasn't answered all the questions either. I'm completely fine with admitting that I don't know.

Okay, that sounds good on the surface, but can anyone shed some light on this for me?

A few days ago I read this news story about an 8 day old baby who was raped by her father. She was literally torn apart and required massive reconstructive surgery.

I'm going to concede that God didn't do it, her father did. But tell me, what was the lesson to be learned for this infant? Was it necessary for this to happen so that she could deal with adversity in her life or to become strong in her faith?

And yes, I am familiar with the concept of God moving in mysterious ways and to lean not on my own understanding. What I would like to know is if anyone can give me a plausible reason. Actually I'd like to hear ANY reason you can think of.

If bad things happen because of man's free will and we are given free will so we won't just become robots, does that mean God is more interested that we turn to him because we freely choose to do so than he is in preventing atrocities?

When Christians cannot even manage to agree amongst themselves?

Oh and let me acknowledge that I know this is not unique to Christians.