just some doubts
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it is said that God heals the sick and lets the blind see and etc.
and God will 1 day raise the dead. my question is why would God wanna do it?
faith healers, in my opinion are really faith healers. not con man or such, i believe that when you have faith in your belief, miracles happen. as such is it really God healing the sick?
all those countries who have not been reached by Christianity, are they all doom to hell? what about in the past, we know China's religion was Buddhism. does that mean all of those who do not accept Christianity be doom to hell?
another thing is, i believe in all religions, yet i stick to my religion as a buddhist because i believe in loyalty to your religion, and also because i am the only male heir in my family. i dont know if there is reincarnation, nor if the afterlife is really hell or heaven, but what happens in this sense? since i believe in all religion, or to say i believe in God, a superior being, that we humans have no way of understanding.
also Christians are Christians, why the different branches of churches? why so many? -
Wah .. so many questions!!
Maybe CE, vince and ben can divide the parts equally among themselves.
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you think CE wld answer his qns??Originally posted by Icemoon:Wah .. so many questions!!
Maybe CE, vince and ben can divide the parts equally among themselves.
But, having said that, he may or may not do it. -
well .. CE is willing to entertain those who are serious, but he is not willing to comment too much outside his philosophy.Originally posted by davidche:you think CE wld answer his qns??
But, having said that, he may or may not do it. -
Be careful, the doubts in your head have been planted by the Devil............
Our mortal minds are finite and cannot comprehend the plans of God
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Sad to say .. you have taken the discussion to an intellectual dead end.Originally posted by :Be careful, the doubts in your head have been planted by the Devil............
Our mortal minds are finite and cannot comprehend the plans of God 
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Giod's ways are not able to be comrehended by men. This isnt an excuse. This IS the reason!Originally posted by Icemoon:Sad to say .. you have taken the discussion to an intellectual dead end.
Atheists always see this as an excuse to run away from the qn.
But how are we able to figure wad colour the moon is made of? -
If you cannot comprehend God, then what makes you think that God is compassionate and benevolent?Originally posted by davidche:Giod's ways are not able to be comrehended by men. This isnt an excuse. This IS the reason!
Atheists always see this as an excuse to run away from the qn.
But how are we able to figure wad colour the moon is made of? -
God's way can be comprehended by man because we are made in the image of HIM!Originally posted by davidche:Giod's ways are not able to be comrehended by men. This isnt an excuse. This IS the reason!
Atheists always see this as an excuse to run away from the qn.
But how are we able to figure wad colour the moon is made of?
Atheists don't run away from questions. Only you people do. -
That is right. They seem to like picking and choosing.Originally posted by Beyond Religion:If you cannot comprehend God, then what makes you think that God is compassionate and benevolent? -
oie oie. serious thread here. get your flaming session lost.
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kinda weird.... whether i answer or not is really not that important.Originally posted by davidche:you think CE wld answer his qns??
But, having said that, he may or may not do it.
I may not answer because
1. I didn't read the thread....
2. I don't know how to answer....
3. I don't feel like answering....
But even if I answer... it doesn't mean I am correct....
so really no big deal lah. -
At most times i'll start at Unker CE's category 3 and end with Category 3 too.
Don't like, don't care....
Hai. Me so lazy...
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let me attempt in a simple manner (don't agree , never mind)Originally posted by bladez87:it is said that God heals the sick and lets the blind see and etc.
and God will 1 day raise the dead. my question is why would God wanna do it?
Because He wants to.
faith healers, in my opinion are really faith healers. not con man or such, i believe that when you have faith in your belief, miracles happen. as such is it really God healing the sick?
in christian term, having faith in the belief won't get you well, having faith in the "faith healer" won't work either, its having faith in God, believing He is both able and willing.
all those countries who have not been reached by Christianity, are they all doom to hell? what about in the past, we know China's religion was Buddhism. does that mean all of those who do not accept Christianity be doom to hell?
this one very long, there is a school of thought is that they will be judged according to their "merits" (something like how the Buddhist defines it), but we cannot be sure of this, and how this is going to be like (as in what is the "benchmark")
another thing is, i believe in all religions, yet i stick to my religion as a buddhist because i believe in loyalty to your religion, and also because i am the only male heir in my family. i dont know if there is reincarnation, nor if the afterlife is really hell or heaven, but what happens in this sense? since i believe in all religion, or to say i believe in God, a superior being, that we humans have no way of understanding.
you may want to consult the folks in BWB on Buddhism, don't worry, they are very nice people.
also Christians are Christians, why the different branches of churches? why so many?
not branches, denominations. a simple way to describe this is, there are many schools teaching the same subjects but in a slightly different manner. -
somehow i dont quite agree with this but nvm
"not branches, denominations. a simple way to describe this is, there are many schools teaching the same subjects but in a slightly different manner." -
My answer is based on the Christian worldview, but I don't claim to know everything...
I think this is said in reference to those who died before Christ's ascension. Every person that has accepted Christ will have his soul saved, and death would not matter. Those who died before Christ's ascension did not get the chance to accept Jesus as their personal saviour, hence, the need to resurrect the dead in order for them to be accepted into heaven.Originally posted by bladez87:it is said that God heals the sick and lets the blind see and etc.
and God will 1 day raise the dead. my question is why would God wanna do it?
There are people who believe that all faith healers are conmen, and there are faith healers proven to be conmen. Mere believe in something does not necessarily make it true. If faith healing is true, there must be a higher power (note that I did not say positive or good), because faith healing enters the realm of the supernatural - ie doing something beyond the natural confines of the human body and it's capabilities.
faith healers, in my opinion are really faith healers. not con man or such, i believe that when you have faith in your belief, miracles happen. as such is it really God healing the sick?
NOTE: no where in my reply am I inferring that all "Christian" healing is true, or "non-Christian " healing is false.
Strictly speaking? Yes. In your example, China's religion is wasn't exactly Buddhism. It's a mix of Taoism as well Confusionism plus some dosage of some other philosophy. Having said that, I believe that it is mentioned in the Bible that God judges a man's heart - for those who did not get the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ. Therefore, the true answer to this question is - it's up to God.
all those countries who have not been reached by Christianity, are they all doom to hell? what about in the past, we know China's religion was Buddhism. does that mean all of those who do not accept Christianity be doom to hell?
Whatever that makes you happy, dude....
another thing is, i believe in all religions, yet i stick to my religion as a buddhist because i believe in loyalty to your religion, and also because i am the only male heir in my family. i dont know if there is reincarnation, nor if the afterlife is really hell or heaven, but what happens in this sense? since i believe in all religion, or to say i believe in God, a superior being, that we humans have no way of understanding.
I am also the only son in my family. My parents is a mix of buddhism and taoism. They are not overly concern over what I believe. Over the years, they have become aware that some of the stereotypes of christianity do not exist, eg, visiting the ancestors grave during Cheng Meng - I insist on doing it. My personal view on this? We choose what we believe in, independent of our family members and our traditions. Again, whatever that makes you happy.
Logically, there is only ONE church. However, due to human weaknesses and the imperfect world, some denominations emerged because of differences. Others are just a natural course of events and should not be translated as conflict within the church (but there are some that happened because of conflict). An example of this is Methodism.... this is really an off-shot of Anglican. The name Methodists is derived from John Wesley's (who died as an Anglican) methods of Bible study and discipleship.
also Christians are Christians, why the different branches of churches? why so many?
There! I've said my peace.... icey can fill up anything that I may have missed
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God's ways cant be comprehended by man. If it could, the thread starter wldnt be asking the qns dude.Originally posted by Icemoon:God's way can be comprehended by man because we are made in the image of HIM!
Atheists don't run away from questions. Only you people do.
btw, you misunderstood my sentance, i was saying that atheists see our explaination as a run-away from the qn and not answering it. -
This has better be the most bird brained answer I have to read todayOriginally posted by davidche:God's ways cant be comprehended by man. If it could, the thread starter wldnt be asking the qns dude.
If there is anything worse .. God help us!
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Well .. sorry to misunderstand you but I have to say the atheists are right.Originally posted by davidche:btw, you misunderstood my sentance, i was saying that atheists see our explaination as a run-away from the qn and not answering it.
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I was drinking water right in front of the screen as i read your post.Originally posted by Icemoon:This has better be the most bird brained answer I have to read today
If there is anything worse .. God help us!
I spurt water onto my keyboard....
But it's damn funny.
Especially when you asked God for help. -
Davidche, seriously consider being a comedian! You can beat Jack Neo or Mark Lee hands down!
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your reply to mine is pig brainedOriginally posted by Icemoon:This has better be the most bird brained answer I have to read today
If there is anything worse .. God help us!
holy shucks, a pig;s brain is bigger than a bird's brain.
change that to ant's brain
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ive considered that b4. But do you think its cool to let everybody laugh at me?Originally posted by kaister:Davidche, seriously consider being a comedian! You can beat Jack Neo or Mark Lee hands down! -
wads so wrong about my sentance anyway? Dont act cool.Originally posted by Icemoon:This has better be the most bird brained answer I have to read today
If there is anything worse .. God help us! -
it will be cool to be able to bring laughter to people who are sadOriginally posted by davidche:ive considered that b4. But do you think its cool to let everybody laugh at me?