hey man, if this actually goes down in a way i can appreciate, i might just believe again. but if i end up not being able to feed my family, and persecuted, i just dont feel like torment on them would make US stronger. i surely cant handle the pressure. i would fight till my dying breathe. but to see my family suffer and not shake my fist in anger at the sky is just something i cant be excepted to do. keep in mind i used to believe, but my prayers have fallen on deaf ears one too many times. it may seem confusing but i certainly live as close theologically speaking to being a christian.i always try my best to be patient and merciful, i am forgiving to others, i try to be generous, i do not engage in degeneracy. but i am only human and have many flaws im sure... if there is a god he will be understanding on how i lost my faith in such trying times, as the only god id want there to be would at the very least be merciful in light of my broken hearted attempts to be more christ like. if he has no mercy, then he is not love. For the record thanks for engaging with me, i feel so lost and hurt.
You're human. I'm human. The world is lost and confused. I dont pretend that I have all the answers. Smarter people than I have devoted their lives to understanding the Bible and why God allows suffering and lost their faith or still continue in their faith despite all their questions.
I actually went to church this morning after having stayed out of church for over a decade. I just bawled my eyes out for the same reasons you listed above. I'm scared for my children and my siblings and their children. I'm scared for you and for your family.
Jesus is the rock I am choosing to cling to in a world where other humans also have free will and use that to do unspeakable evil to others. I can't function without hope in a savior and a just and loving God who wants to draw us back to a relationship with him.
Thats just me. But if you ever need anything, reach out. The early church went through the same things we are going to go through. Our Rome is falling. We will make it. God has blessed us with hope and a community to lean on when things get bad. Be there for others. True followers of Christ will be there for you. Thats my mission anyway.
hey man, if this actually goes down in a way i can appreciate, i might just believe again. but if i end up not being able to feed my family, and persecuted, i just dont feel like torment on them would make US stronger. i surely cant handle the pressure. i would fight till my dying breathe. but to see my family suffer and not shake my fist in anger at the sky is just something i cant be excepted to do. keep in mind i used to believe, but my prayers have fallen on deaf ears one too many times. it may seem confusing but i certainly live as close theologically speaking to being a christian.i always try my best to be patient and merciful, i am forgiving to others, i try to be generous, i do not engage in degeneracy. but i am only human and have many flaws im sure... if there is a god he will be understanding on how i lost my faith in such trying times, as the only god id want there to be would at the very least be merciful in light of my broken hearted attempts to be more christ like. if he has no mercy, then he is not love. For the record thanks for engaging with me, i feel so lost and hurt.
You're human. I'm human. The world is lost and confused. I dont pretend that I have all the answers. Smarter people than I have devoted their lives to understanding the Bible and why God allows suffering and lost their faith or still continue in their faith despite all their questions.
I actually went to church this morning after having stayed out of church for over a decade. I just bawled my eyes out for the same reasons you listed above. I'm scared for my children and my siblings and their children. I'm scared for you and for your family.
Jesus is the rock I am choosing to cling to in a world where other humans also have free will and use that to do unspeakable evil to others. I can't function without hope in a savior and a just and loving God who wants to draw us back to a relationship with him.
Thats just me. But if you ever need anything, reach out. The early church went through the same things we are going to go through. Our Rome is falling. We will make it. God has blessed us with hope and a community to lean on when things get bad. Be there for others. True followers of Christ will be there for you. Thats my mission anyway.
Peace be with you brother.