I believe that God exists. He is real and ever present. I believe he is sad when he looks down upon the earth and sees what mankind is doing. I also believe that he has a plan. His Son will return one day and end all of this madness, and take his rightful throne as King of Kings. Would anyone like to talk with me on this subject? I'm starting this new post, because some on this LBT rants and raves section don't want me to even mention God on a thread that's about abortion or the Octuplet mom or any other subject. So, I will start this thread that is only about Him and/or religion. What do you say? Is God real? Will He really return to earth one day?

Buddism teach that when you realize your purpose, you also realize God.

To understand a dream within a dream you must ask yourself, Am I dreaming?

So, since you realize your purpose, what is it?

And, do you feel that this life you are living is a dream?

Edited September 5, 200917 yr by pattygreen

I totally agree. I love Him so. No one could ever convince me He does not exist. I don't think I could convince someone else He does exists, they have to believe, I can only tell them what I know is real to me! I will alway believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God regardless of how many hands it went through in tranlation, I feel it says what He intented it to say. :sneaky:

I don't think that God would allow his words to us to be messed with or changed. He protects them from the devil and man. Otherwise if he did, he could not fault us for not hearing him and coming to know the truth. Do you agree?

Also, it's not our job to convince anyone if he is real. That is the Holy Spirit's job. It is only our job to spread the news and tell others what he has told us.

I don't think that God would allow his words to us to be messed with or changed. He protects them from the devil and man. Otherwise if he did, he could not fault us for not hearing him and coming to know the truth. Do you agree?

Also, it's not our job to convince anyone if he is real. That is the Holy Spirit's job. It is only our job to spread the news and tell others what he has told us.

Oh I agree, thats what I mean it does not matter how many hands touch it they are still the “Inspired Words” of God. God inspires people to do things even when they do not know what they are doing. God works through many people for His purpose.

Also I agree it is only our job to spread the good news and the Holy Spirit does the rest. I try to do my part but shy away more than I should. I have enjoyed this thread.

Just for what it's worth, I don't see why Buddhism and Christianity can't be reconciled (IMO). I'm a evangelical Christian and often agree with many principles of zen buddhism. Remember, buddhism was a philosophy long before it was a religion. The Buddha didn't declare himself to be divine.....it was his followers that later somewhat deitized him.

Just for what it's worth, I don't see why Buddhism and Christianity can't be reconciled (IMO). I'm a evangelical Christian and often agree with many principles of zen buddhism. Remember, buddhism was a philosophy long before it was a religion. The Buddha didn't declare himself to be divine.....it was his followers that later somewhat deitized him.

That's interesting. What do you mean by reconciled? Where did Buddah get his philosophies?

That's interesting. What do you mean by reconciled? Where did Buddah get his philosophies?

Reconcile as in combine. What I get from zen is how to live in the right now, and be aware of everything. It's a very introspective line of thought. Nothing in the precepts of Christ contradicts absorbing a philosophy, per se (IMO).

Supposedly, the Buddha develpoed his philosophies observing the suffering of others.....but I've read up on the philosophy, not so much on the man. Maybe any other Buddhists on here could fill in some blanks for Patty?

So, since you realize your purpose, what is it?

And, do you feel that this life you are living is a dream?

Yes, I realized I was living a dream, and now I am awake.

My purpose, is a statement a lot more complicated. So in the interest of simplicity I will say. I realized every event in my life has tuned me, every tragedy has fine tuned me, all to be an instrument of God. And for those things I am incredibly grateful. :thumbup:

Yes, I realized I was living a dream, and now I am awake.

My purpose, is a statement a lot more complicated. So in the interest of simplicity I will say. I realized every event in my life has tuned me, every tragedy has fine tuned me, all to be an instrument of God. And for those things I am incredibly grateful. :thumbup:

May I ask how God uses you as His instrument?

May I ask how God uses you as His instrument?

Again with simplicity, to help.

Again with simplicity, to help.

to help how? To help who?

to help how? To help who?

How: It varies with the who.

Who: Those who ask.

I believe in god as well. But let me ask you a question.

What makes you think your god is better than anyone else's?

I often ask this question and the usual answer is that according to the bible blah, blah, blah.

Because my God sacrificed himself for me so I would not have to burn in hell. And my God has saved me from MANY trials in my life. What has your god done for you?

Because my God sacrificed himself for me so I would not have to burn in hell. And my God has saved me from MANY trials in my life.

He also walks beside us when we do go through the trials and tumble into deep valleys He stays with us always. He did not say it would be easy just that He would never leave us. That I believe!!:w00t:

Because my God sacrificed himself for me so I would not have to burn in hell. And my God has saved me from MANY trials in my life. What has your god done for you?

May I ask you a question? Do you believe that if you don't go to heaven that you will 'literally' burn in a fire for all of eternity?

May I ask you a question? Do you believe that if you don't go to heaven that you will 'literally' burn in a fire for all of eternity?

I know you are not talking to me but, I wanted to answer. I do believe you will burn in a pit of fire. How can I believe in Heaven and not believe in hell. Just like if you believe in God you know there is a satan and a place where he will one day dwell. There is spritual war going on.:thumbup: