Is there a GOD? - ding! ding! ding ding geeeeet reaaaaaady toooooo rummmmble!!!!

[Sluff]

I'll second that kitkatz is one special lady.

[MyssAnne]

Is there a God? I believe so. I have faith that there is. I came by that faith through
trials, so it was hard won. I also believe in miracles, as well as our own guardian angels.
I don't think they are our intermediaries, they are our bodyguards.   As much trouble
as I have had phsically, so much worse could have happened for me to not believe there
is no God. Did I say that right?

Bottom line. I believe, I have faith. I struggle, but it's there.

[bluedove57]

I believe in God the Father. He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. There is no need for argument because God is bigger than all of us and He can defend Himself. I don't argue over God. I just tell people to ask God to show them the truth and believe me He will if you really want the truth. I'm a born again Christian and judge no man. God's word says don't judge for you shall be judged as you judged. Pray for everyone, believer or not. God is my Lord and Savior and no one can take that away from me!!!!

[okarol]

How do you deal with kidney failure and still have faith?
Sometimes I don't understand why good folks get sick, and children get cancer, and daddy's die.

[Bajanne]

I believe in God the Father. He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. There is no need for argument because God is bigger than all of us and He can defend Himself. I don't argue over God. I just tell people to ask God to show them the truth and believe me He will if you really want the truth. I'm a born again Christian and judge no man. God's word says don't judge for you shall be judged as you judged. Pray for everyone, believer or not. God is my Lord and Savior and no one can take that away from me!!!!

Amen, and amen, and amen!!

[carson]

I'm with George on the whole organized religion thing. I think all it's done is hurt the world. I truly believe in something bigger than us that I call God. I believe God is the same God that everyone else prays to but put rules on. I don't believe that God is hateful and spiteful. If He created us out of love then why would He be? I just wish those who are so brainwashed by organized religion and books WRITTEN BY MEN would keep their biased opinions to themselves and allow others to believe what they choose. As long as I'm not out hurting others, what business is it of yours what I believe in my heart? But that's just me...

[George Jung]

Why is it that whenever something happens in peoples lives that they cannot understand they say it must be God's way of this or that?  Sometimes I just have to take responsibility for myself.  I doubt god has played a role in my relationships that don't work out.  Is it god's will that that me and my mother are having problems?  Does god talk to me in my dreams?  I don't think so.  Is it god's will that I have botched kidneys?  If so I wish he (my god) would leave me alone.

[paris]

God set the world in motion - man has done most of the damage all by himself. We aren't being punished or tested. Things happen. I have a friend that keeps praying that my kidneys will just start working.  I can't make her understand that it doesn't really work that way.  Bad things happen to good people, bad people aren't always punished - that is just life.  A 31 yr old guy that I had in a youth group as a teenager died last week of cancer. Great kid - never caused trouble, always did the right thing.  But, God didn't do this or let it happen --- it happens.  I don't understand why --- but I also can't blame God for everything.  I also feel we need to take responsibility for most of what happens in our lives.   And this is coming from someone who has always had church has a huge part of my life - I belief firmly in my faith.  God expects me to do the best that I can with the life He has given me.  Now I just feel like I am preaching!!!!  Sorry - I will step down off of my soapbox!

[Sluff]

God set the world in motion - man has done most of the damage all by himself. We aren't being punished or tested. Things happen. I have a friend that keeps praying that my kidneys will just start working.  I can't make her understand that it doesn't really work that way.  Bad things happen to good people, bad people aren't always punished - that is just life.  A 31 yr old guy that I had in a youth group as a teenager died last week of cancer. Great kid - never caused trouble, always did the right thing.  But, God didn't do this or let it happen --- it happens.  I don't understand  why --- but I also can't blame God for everything.  I also feel we need to take responsibility for most of what happens in our lives.   And this is coming from someone who has always had church has a huge part of my life - I belief firmly in my faith.  God expects me to do the best that I can with the life He has given me.  Now I just feel like I am preaching!!!!  Sorry - I will step down off of my soapbox!

Because we are finite and God is infinite.

[BigSky]

Something of interest.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/380760/does_god_exist_the_eye/

[Bill Peckham]

http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/05-11-23.html

[Adam_W]

I have always believed in God, and I excepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour seven years ago. If it hadn't been for my faith in God, I would have given up and let myself die the day I was told I had to go on dialysis. God has given me peace (even though I still sometimes have emotional turmoil), He has put a lot of WONDERFUL people in my life, including most of the people on this forum, and I thank Him for the knowledge and wisdom that He gave the inventors of that machine that keeps me alive.

Adam

[goofynina]

I have always believed in God, and I excepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour seven years ago. If it hadn't been for my faith in God, I would have given up and let myself die the day I was told I had to go on dialysis. God has given me peace (even though I still sometimes have emotional turmoil), He has put a lot of WONDERFUL people in my life, including most of the people on this forum, and I thank Him for the knowledge and wisdom that He gave the inventors of that machine that keeps me alive.

Adam

Good for you Adam, Keep the Faith my friend 

[kitkatz]

I have a strange relationship with God. I throw rocks and he manages to love me anyway.  *Sigh*

[goofynina]

This thread is to remain Unlocked - Goofynina/Admin.

[Razman]

I believe in God and I have accepted Him as my personal savior.  That does not take away all of my problems but I know that God will be with me through the tough times and He will not give me more to bear than what I can handle. Sometimes the days seem hard but I know He has a plan for my future.   

[Rerun]

I believe in God and I have accepted Him as my personal savior.  That does not take away all of my problems but I know that God will be with me through the tough times and He will not give me more to bear than what I can handle. Sometimes the days seem hard but I know He has a plan for my future.   

Amen.   

[George Jung]

Why does "God" give us problems?  How does one know "God" has "a plan" for said persons future?  I can't see anybody planning my future but myself.  Is it a requirement that one must attend a church in order to know about this "plan"?  Is it the power of "God" or the power of the human mind and body that give us the strength?  What about those who can't handle health issues (any issue for that matter) and loose the fight for life?  Is that "God's plan" for them?  If I believed in an ice cream cone and really believed my ice cream cone would help me overcome my troubles then it would.  Does that make "God" an ice cream cone?

[glitter]

Why does "God" give us problems?  How does one know "God" has "a plan" for said persons future?  I can't see anybody planning my future but myself.  Is it a requirement that one must attend a church in order to know about this "plan"?  Is it the power of "God" or the power of the human mind and body that give us the strength?  What about those who can't handle health issues (any issue for that matter) and loose the fight for life?  Is that "God's plan" for them?  If I believed in an ice cream cone and really believed my ice cream cone would help me overcome my troubles then it would.  Does that make "God" an ice cream cone?

  I think God could be an ice cream cone-black cherry vanilla (TWO SCOOPS!!) with sprinkles please. 

[Sluff]

I don't go to church at all because I don't like the institution but my belief in God and Jesus is relentless. Church in my opinion is where ever you and God communicate. Sometimes it is in the bathroom, sitting out by the river, driving down the road. When I ride my motorcycle I sometimes think of God and the glorious world he created, and I am saddened for what the human race has done to it.

[jbeany]

Why does "God" give us problems?  How does one know "God" has "a plan" for said persons future?  I can't see anybody planning my future but myself.  Is it a requirement that one must attend a church in order to know about this "plan"?  Is it the power of "God" or the power of the human mind and body that give us the strength?  What about those who can't handle health issues (any issue for that matter) and loose the fight for life?  Is that "God's plan" for them?  If I believed in an ice cream cone and really believed my ice cream cone would help me overcome my troubles then it would.  Does that make "God" an ice cream cone?

Ice cream cone - 

That's part of my problem with religion - who decides which ones are acceptable.  If I say I went into the pretty building with the cross on top and lit a candle for the statue of the mother and child and asked for help, everyone finds that perfectly acceptable.  If I leave a saucer of milk out for the pixies in the garden and believe that they help me when I need it, they drag out the pretty white coat with the extra long sleeves that tie in the back. . .

[Bill Peckham]

shhhh ... there's going to be a PBS series on the history of disbelief. But don't tell anyone.

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007/04/a_brief_history_of_disbelief.php#more

[Rerun]

The Bible is the word of God.  The beginning and the end is all in there.  It doesn't matter what you or I believe.  It just matters what is.  We will all know someday.  Are you prepared?

[carson]

The Bible is the word of God translated by MAN. God did not write the book. Just as Allah did not write the Quran (Koran). And G-d did not write the Torah. They're all just translations and the MEN who write them decide what we need to know.
These are all just stories, just as the Romans and Greeks had their gods before Christianity and Islam. God is real. The books, well, you can't believe everything you read.

[bolta72]

It is what it is.