This is a great question! Do you think it is harder to go through life living in accordance with God’s word, and following Him, or living without any religious views, etc.? As someone who has lived as an agnostic/atheist, and also as a believer, I can give you my personal feelings on it: 1. Living [...]
Why Doesn’t God Heal People? What About Amputees? Does Prayer Work?
September 16, 2008 by
One big argument non-believers (atheist, agnostics, etc.) use to try to disprove the existence of God is Jesus’ words about prayer. Jesus tells us in Mark Chapter 7 that, “Ask and it will be given, seek and you will find, etc.” But we have to look at what Jesus is really saying here. Is he [...]
How Did Adam and Eve’s Children Have Children? Who Did They Marry?
September 16, 2008 by
People often wonder this: “If Adam and Eve were the first people God created, where did Cain and the other children get their wives, or marry?” After all, wouldn’t that have been a sin and wouldn’t it have been incest? Wouldn’t their children have had genetic issues since they were so closely related? This is [...]
Isn’t it Silly How Atheists, Agnostics, and Religious People Always Argue?
September 16, 2008 by
I recently received a question indicating how silly it was that religious and non-religious people often seem to be at each other’s throats, and that they are always arguing. The person stated that they were atheist or agnostic themselves, but that they do appreciate some aspects of religions. They have some religious friends, and they [...]
What Will Jesus Look Like When He Comes Back? Will He Remember Us?
September 15, 2008 by
Recently I received some questions about what Jesus will be like when He returns to establish God’s kingdom. Here were my replies: Question 1: Will Jesus still be the same person He was last time He was on Earth? Yes, in personality He will be the exact same way. This is evidenced by the fact that [...]
How Can I Learn More About God? How Can I Connect and Become More Spiritual?
September 15, 2008 by
Many people make a decision that they would like to learn more about God, and potentially pursue a spiritual study. This is always great, because I think everyone in their life-time should examine what their beliefs really are, and stand by those beliefs. A person recently contacted me and asked how they can begin to [...]
Why Is God Punishing Me? Why Don’t He Help Me?
September 15, 2008 by
Someone recently emailed me telling me that they have been depressed and miserable for several months now. They didn’t go into details, but a male figure (perhaps boyfriend or husband) did something bad, and they are really hurting and having a hard time forgiving it. Also, they are questioning their beliefs in God. Here is [...]
What is a Lack of Belief in God? Agnostic or Atheist?
September 14, 2008 by
I recently received a question from someone that said she had long been a Christian, but after a rough time, she has lost her faith. She doesn’t know if God exists or not (she is still open to it), but doesn’t know what her new “faith” would be called. Here is my response: Agnosticism is [...]
If God’s Creation Was Perfect, Why Did Animals Become Extinct?
September 14, 2008 by
I believe when people say it is perfectly designed, they are generally referring to the fact that it is perfectly designed to allow sustained life (unlike any other planet in our solar system). Look at Earth, it is situated perfectly away from the sun. If we were further, it would be too cold. If we [...]
What Would Happen If I Suddenly Stopped Believing in God?
September 14, 2008 by
The same thing that happened to me when I didn’t previously believe in God. Nothing (except I will probably be more cynical, miserable, and depressed about life because it makes it kind of pointless if there isn’t a God in my opinion)! God gives us free choice and free will on this earth. Believing or [...]
I Want to Become A Christian, What Can I Do?
September 14, 2008 by
I recently received a question by a guy who was interested in becoming a Christian or developing a belief in God. He said he had a rough life previously, with tatoos, etc. He said he had a young son, and tried to take his son to church and it was very awkward. He said he had [...]
Is Dancing Considered a Sin? Does God Approve of Dancing?
September 14, 2008 by
I think dancing in itself is not a sin. However, as we all know, there are several types of dancing. First, I think any type of dancing is appropriate with your wife. The only exceptions is in a public setting, I believe they should dance appropriately (no grinding and sleezy stuff in front of others). [...]
How Has Your Belief in God Changed Your Life?
September 14, 2008 by
I believe in God/the bible. Only positive things have come from my belief in this (I haven’t always believed so deeply, in fact I used to consider myself agnostic or atheist. In general, I am a nicer person and more forgiving. I feel much more secure and purposeful in life. Believing in God makes me [...]
Is the Big Bang God’s Way of Proving His Existence?
September 14, 2008 by
Yes, it could be. I personally believe the “big bang” describes the moments when God said, “Let there be….” Scientists will never be able to prove or disprove the existence of God, simply because God created the big bang. It is like me creating a big baloon, and sticking an ant inside of it on [...]