Why do people down play God and his role in the world today?
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God. (cheating) This explanation is what everyone eventually resorts to when the other answers fail. Now, before I go any further, I should make clear that I'm not talking about any of the gods defined in various religions. Throughout all of human history, we've been trying to explain existence. But nobody has ever succeeded. And it's likely that nobody ever will. So we create the concept of God, whose only necessary property is being "that which explains existence." \n\nThis doesn't tell us much about god, though. It doesn't mean that any particular religion is correct. It merely defines god as something which answers The Question, because we have not been able to.
423564
People suffer every day and live a life much more full of suffering than what jesus was said to go through. People live in poverty and loneliness and instead of trying to get themselves out of their problems with their own intellect and abilities, they pray to a god thinking they will get though their problems. People live their whole life like this, thinking their suffering is all part of a god's plan. That is suffering - thinking your pain, poverty and loneliness are all just part of a god's plan.
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Being a person that was recently saved, I think it is more an ego thing than anything.  People want to be their own God, or in control of their own lives, etc.  WHen you finally realise that He exists, and let Him into yoru heart, that ego goes away.  It's just hard to give it up in the first place.
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First, there are those who don't believe in HIM. Second, some people are so involved with matters of living, that they don't recognize that he is knocking. This include  people who consider themselves Christians. They are too involved with making money, their free time off, vacations, etc.The only time they have for God is one hour on Sunday, and they are back to their usual routine. Look what happen after 9/11. Churches around the US were up to capacity, but as time goes by, the crowds get thinner and thinner, and pretty soon, only the regular church goers were left.Some people tend to call upon God only to aid them in their needs. When their needs are fulfilled, then God is cast aside again, until they need Him again.I know that this sounds like a harsh judgment, but thats the way it is with some people.
572715
People are not satisfied to what they are doing ? So There Mind is Puzzle and they still find new gods every time who come and protect there lives ...:) My Thougts
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God is the very foundation of every thing. even for people who dont't want to belive in him they are still acting in a realm were their is a God. our very mind set is in this unique realm. if we took God out then were is the reason for any thing. think about it all you do has so kind relation ship with in God weather for agianst or out of even ignorence. I am only 19 and I have thought about this many times and this is the only thing that makes sence to me.
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If people misunderstand or misrepresent the character of God, does that make Him any less God? Is He no longer the creator because Darwin says He isn't. Is God no longer all powerful because He gives people the freedom of choice? If God is misrepresented as being unjust, unkind, hateful, vengeful, a terrrible tyrant, do these accusations make it so? God's ways are above our ways, His thoughts are above our thoughts. Mankind can not even begin to understand the mind of God or His reasons for acting in some situations and not acting in others. God gives us enough information about Himself in nature, in the Bible, and in the daily life to come to a knowledge of Him that leads to trust in His wisdom even when it conflicts with ours.
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there is a price to pay for our actions and disbelief... but God is so far above us ...can we truly understand Him? God is slow to anger and quick to show mercy .... I believe He is a just God ...and will do the right thing always by His very nature
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:}\nSome people just don't care about others.\nwe cant let that interfere with the calling we have in life\nexcept perhaps we might feel called to witness to that person or  to pray for them./
615507
Logically, people like you are letting children suffer around the world.  Don't try to blame God for your lazy and uncaring heart.
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Well, actually God ain't supposed to be experimenting and play. God ain't similar to us. In the real context, He is the Most Unique but if you make a research on 20 people telling them about this, I am sure 4/5 of them will dispute in a manner.\nNonetheless, it all depends on the place of those people. Christians are very likely to be in the group.\nNo offense but it is a fact. \n \nIf I may ask, the way you portray God shows that you are not a theist, are you?\n\nIn my opinion, we are the only humans in the whole universe but I am confident there are a lot of other creatures we may not know living in other places.\n\n<0209, 25/23 Rabiul Akhir/May 1427/2006>\n\nBy the way, answerer no. 13, ddead alive's article is very interesting.\n\n<1615, 26/24 Rabiul Akhir/May 1427/2006>
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People think that God controlls everything, therefore, by association, God allows the wars to begin.  People who believe in that cant just say, well this one thing is in God's hands, but this other thing here isnt.
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People try to rationalize things in thier own minds, to suit themselves.  They try to make GOD in the image that "they want", instead of conforming to GOD'S way of life.\n\nIt doesnt work...\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
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Because they know we are their Masters. All downtrodden people look to their God-like better's to save them. Shame for them we don't want to. Oh well!
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As easily as people can say god has done everything for them. There is no actual proof of god he is a belief shared by a majority of people. Every person is different. Some experience miracles and others witness murders and rapes and it is those things that lead people to not believe that god does all good things. When you live in the United States and you hear this crap about we're the most powerful nation in the world and all that, well why cant we feed our own people. I see poor people on the street every day so how has god done them good. How has god done good for those children in Africa who are starving to death before they are 4 years old. Or what about those children who see their parents be killed by a terrorist attack and have to live with a foster family because the leaders of our country are trying to benefit themselves, how has god done them good. Its all a bunch of crap the president doesnt want to benefit this country hes trying to benefi himself and gain more power so he can get more money and continue to expose the United States, but thats another issue. For those people it seems God has done nothing for them. I grew up religious but as i mature and as i see how things unroll in life i question gods purpose. And for sweetie up there ^, you cant teach religion in public schools. Remember? thats how America is so great. Freedom of religion. we're all free to believe what we want and we're still trying to force this god bullcrap on everyone. People in todays society are all greedy they care about themselves and themselves only. Why does it matter to you if other peopel dont believe in god. It's all crap and god has done nothing for many people but i guess since ur all probably upper class white people u dont see the reality. Exactly why this country is hated across the world. PEOPLE TRYING TO FORCE RELGION ON OTHERS.
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Well, human beings have limited capabilities... and when they know something goes wrong or beyond their potential... they turn to the supreme power and say " God ". That word can create miracles and give soothing touch to one's heart !
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People's idea of God can vary greatly. Some hate him and blame him for every bad thing that happens in this world. But what do we know?  Some don't know him. Some just claim they do. Other people love him and each one's reason might be different. I will tell you, though, there is nothing like a real relationship with the true God. Plugging in can give you a real sense of purpose in Life.