i can respect anyone who is seeking answers. i was there once. i am now comfortable i have found them. i think all men would strive to live by the words of god if only he would show some interest in providing us evidence of what that may be. the bible is not it. all evidence indicates the bible was a book written by men who had no concept of how the world worked and who thought thunder and lightening were god speaking.
So your Eternal Almighty gave Men the choice of good and evil although He knew that Men could and probably would make a wrong choice? That seems sadistic to me. :eek:
If someone you loved deeply gave you a CHOICE to leave them and never see them again would you CHOOSE it? I BELIEVE (notice those words) that GOD wants us to make that decision on our own in spite of being human.
Then I am happy for you and as long as your choice bears GOOD fruit and does NOT harm your fellow man in ANYWAY then Peace be with you. It's between YOU and GOD now (assuming that you at least believe in HIM).
acrary It is EASY to see where your trading wisdom has come from and I wish you continued success, God Bless.
This is really sadistic since your God gave men a brain that simple mortals do not know how to use even 10% of its capacity as is said by all scientists. Would you let your 10 year old kid decide whether he should go to a weekend camping in the Rockies all by himself?
i believe a free mind is one of the greatest things a man can possess. the problem is, a questioning mind is the enemy of faith so it is discouraged in most religions. here is a good site that will help you think it through. http://www.geocities.com/questioningpage/index.html