Why do you believe what you believe? - Page 2

Dante · #11 12-15-2011, 02:55 PM

I believe everything I believe, because I took the time to investigate the claims of both sides of the argument, and found that the evidence favored one side over the other.

Dante · #12 12-15-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Nobody has had God tell them what to believe?

Several people throughout history have claimed to have been told what to believe about God. That is why there are so many denominations and church splits. Either God is confused, or those who heard from God did not really hear from Him.

Timmy · #13 12-15-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

Several people throughout history have claimed to have been told what to believe about God. That is why there are so many denominations and church splits. Either God is confused, or those who heard from God did not really hear from Him.

Well, some of them were right, weren't they? In your opinion?

Timmy · #14 12-20-2011, 07:26 PM

"Because it makes the most sense, to me" wins, with 60% of the vote. But that can't be right. It's why I believe what I believe!

As for the big loser ("God told me what to believe", zero votes), doesn't the Holy Spirit guide any of you into all truth?

Any comments on Dante's post, by the way?

Timmy · #15 12-20-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

I believe everything I believe, because I took the time to investigate the claims of both sides of the argument, and found that the evidence favored one side over the other.

Me too.

bbyrd009 · #16 12-20-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Faith in my car starting every morning comes with a commitment...

nice, resending.

I think "God tells me what to believe," certainly true for each of us on some level, just smacks too much of "Well, I do what the voices tell me," lol.

And, while I would like to admit that I've verified all my "knowledge," I'm just not sure that this is practically true; much of what I believe was passed down, and hasn't shown a need for review--and some of what I believe is surely like a child, akin to "no, storks bring babies"...relatively.