why do most people reject Christ just because they don't want to give up things that harm their mind and body
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Most people don't think of the harm they induce on themselves, and believe that their way is right, and most of them don't even think about giving their life to Christ. Some of them want to be in the "in crowd" or they don't want to sacrifice the things of this world. But we as Christians have to be an example for them, to show them that Christ can have control over their life and they still can have good wholesome fun. And what peace he gives us. And indescribable blessings we receive. We must tell them that Jesus is on his way back SOON and we must be born again in Christ to gain eternal life in Heaven.
331341
Yep...I think some people just want to do what they want to do so they don't want to follow rules of religion. But when something bad happens, the idea of death seems so final that at that very moment it hits em!
621831
Some people have one set thing in the mind and are not open to others beliefs. I am Christian but on the other hand try to be open minded about others religions to.
1049106
i guess people learn from their mistakes, and most people don't like the feeling of guilt, so most people wont repeat what the sin                                                                          but to answer your question i guess the people who repeat their sin, really don't feel the guilt they should be feeling and that causes them to do it again.i would need to know more in order to answer the question with more detail.
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The old paradigm of Christianity (hell = inflicted punishment) might allow this question, but I know that mine (hell = self-inflicted decision to abandon God) sees it as non-sensical.\n\nFrom what it seems to me, heaven and hell are not physical locations to which you are given access or damned to. \n\nHeaven is being in (and enjoying) the presence of God (just as you would enjoy being with your spouse, only moreso). \n\nHell, on the other hand, is not being in God's presence.\n\nRejection of God implies a lot about how someone deals with their relationships. When you experience deep intimate relationships, and you perceive that God offers the same thing (but even deeper), he becomes more desirable to you, and you want to be with him, and you love others more. \n\nWhen you fear others, or you're more interested in self-gratification or taking care of yourself, you tend to put distance in your relationships and treat other people and God more as objects. Eventually you have no real relationships with others; you are the only "person" in your little world of objects; and this is the painful, agonizing alienation of hell.\n\nHeaven and hell are, really, states of "being" and not physical locations.\n\nSo the question is sort of non-sensical to me, as much as is the old standby of, "Can God make a stone He couldn't lift?":\n\n* Hell (alienation from God and others) exists as long as we have been given the gift to choose God or reject him... and he is fair and just enough to honor our decision. \n\n* There are always negative ramifications for choosing to protect and/or gratify oneself ahead of others (including God). That's simply how people work -- even according to secular psychology.
544807
Christians don't fall from grace, they reject it.\n\nJonah 2:8\n"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
1025754
The Bible nor Christianity advocates hurting anyone. It is the people that hurt others. \nPeople make mistakes and people are sometimes hateful without thinking of others and their feelings but noone should b mad at GOD for what people do. \nWe just need to learn to love as Christ did. He loved the person but not the sin and when someone did sin He did not walk up and condemn them to hell he humbly pointed out their wrong ( usually by asking them a question that caused them to stop and think ).
790295
Some people do it to deflect from their own failures and shortcomings. Not all though blame their God for it.
615494
No. You destroy yourself....as we all do or have done at some point or another in our lives. We consciously sin or chose not to sin.If you don't like the word sin...you make either good or bad choices in life....cause and effect/for every action there is a reaction.... In the Christian faith, when we sin, we alienate(separate) ourselves from God...a spiritual death of sorts...total separation from God; which is Hell in every sense of the word. It is only through Christ's innoccent blood shed on the cross for all of mankind, through His DEATH, that we have LIFE.  Why would a loving God want to destroy any of His creation?...We destroy ourselves through our rejection of God and our acceptance of sin.
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People find it hard to believe in God because it takes faith. Additionally if they acknowledged Him they would have to come to terms with their own rebellion. If you deny God's existence then you can live anyway you want to and you can be your own God or design your own God.\n\nPeople believe good deeds get them to heaven because they think they can earn their way there. It is a pride issue, a control issue. It is idolatry. I can get my way. I can control my destiny. In essence it is saying I don't need you God to get to heaven. I can get there on my own efforts thank you. This appeals to the human heart. It is abhorrent pride.\n\nAdditionally it is ignorance. People don't realize just how depraved their hearts are. People think they are basically good and that by their effort they can make up for any shortcomings. They have no idea how really wicked they are. The bible says "The human heart is most deceitful and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?"(Jeremiah 17:9 NLT) Because people don't see the wickedness in their heart or the desperate state they are in they think they can work it off but they can't it is impossible. The stench of sin is too great for God to overlook. Apart from Christ's atonement and sacrifice nobody will get there. There is nothing a human can do to make up for their sins. \n\nIt is very hard to understand a loving God sending people to Hell. God created man for His pleasure and for His glory. Man rebelled against God. The penalty for sin is death. God loved and loves man and sent His Son to redeem man. Some have responded to God's grace and others have not. How can a just God ignore rebellion? In His wisdom He provided a way of escape. If people reject His provision what is a just God to do? He cannot violate His righteousness. He provides righteousness thru His Son to anyone who believes in Him. If a person rejects that gift of righteousness by rejecting His Son God has no choice but to send them to Hell. Evil cannot reside in the presence of God.\n\nIf you knew your son had committed murder would you not call the police? You love him but you know justice has to be done. How is that any different for God? He loves us but justice has to be done for the rebellion against Him. Not wanting people to go to Hell He sent His Son to pay the penalty for sins. If people don't seek forgiveness thru Christ God has to execute His justice on them.\n\nIt does not please God to send people to Hell. The bible says, "For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow." (Lamentations 3:33 NLT)\n\nA better question is why God would provide righteousness to any sinner? Who can comprehend God's grace? Who can explain it?
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It seems practising some religions is like a club membership with rules rather than focusing on being a good person + spreading god's love through our actions. There are some persons who hypocritcally following the rules, say attending service but then forgetting the other important stuff that really counts more. Be true to ourselves, follow the path that is right for you...this may not be the same path as for others
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If you don't believe in God and try to convince others to see it your way, you are doing the devils work.  There is only one sin that God cannot forgive and that is denying Him and teaching others to do the same.  He can and will and does forgive all other sins if you repent and seek His forgiveness with honesty in your heart, you can break all the ten commandments and He will forgive you.  But, what you are talking about, is unpardonable.  But, if you don't believe in God, why do you care?
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Great question.   Since you already know about our beliefs in salvation, I wont go that route.   But, thre is so much more than eternal security, and heaven.   Being a Christian fundamentlaist, if one REALLY IS THAT, and not just saying that, means  many things. It means we can love everyone, and not have hatred for anyone, which brings forgiveness and peace. We can hate what a person does, but still love them and pray for them. This whole thing alone, is such an upper, because it keeps you in a peace mode, and not angry at everyone all the time. We dont seek revenge, we leave that to God, to do what He KNOWS is best for another person.   And talk about freedom.  Athiests thinks we Christians have to give up so much good. Example, no premarital sex.   Good?    No, we have the right to not do that and be happy about it. No unwanted babies, no being a single mom raising a baby and no help from dad, no stds, and ruined reputations.  we are free of all of that, when we follow God.   We are free to keep our respect and honor that comes from God. We dont have a world to impress or copy by being like they are for acceptance. A true Christian seeks love, but they only need Gods love to survive. If He is happy with us, then we are happy. I am talking about a true fundamentalist Christian now, not one claiming that, and not acting a thing like Jesus. they just use the label.  Being Christian means being a follower of Jesus, loving Him, acting like Him, obeying Him.......  What a priviledge.    \nI can see and do only pure and holy things and love and enjoy them. I dont have to have any part of gutter filth just to be IN in society.     I am free of all the nonsense, and its worth everything. Jesus sacrificed His all for us, and it is our priviledge to sacrifice for Him. He just wants our love and obedience.    Well thats easy.  He never asks us to give up anything that is good for us, only the things that lead to hell and destruction. Pretty awesome our God ,,huh/  Yet, the devil makes the world think of how they miss out on so much and have to give up so much to be Christian, and ppl run from it in fear.    The devil loves it, he can lead so many to destruction and hell, and yet make them think that its worth it, cuz they dont want to give up this or that.   \nGod teaches us to be loving and giving, and forgiving.   Thats so wonderful, dont have to habor grudges, no hate... what a wonderful life. So, who is really free, the athiest or the Christian?   Much to think about. I have listed only a few benefits of Being Christian, I would need to write books to even come close to a full answer.      a life of love and forgivenss is worth so much, wouldnt trade it for the world.    I have the priviledge of loving someone and forgiving them, and helping them to get backon track again, instead of giving up of themselves and life.   Do you know what treasure that is? Worth more than all the silver and gold in the world.    Hope I answered you just a little.
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The Bible says there is no sin for which you can't be forgiven if you've accepted Jesus as your personal Savior. I think suicide is easing your own burdens while dumping them all on the people who loved you that you've left behind.
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I agree with some of the others who've answered you. I could add that they may be afraid of looking into other points of view because if they do they just might have to change their minds.  That could totally mess up their whole life view of themselves, their God and everything else.
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It is not sensible to believe that if you once recieved Christ and then want to back out that you can't.  Why anyone would want to, I don't know.  The very idea of free will must give us that option.  It is like saying that God will force you to go to heaven, when you have changed your mind..  I think he will send you where you want to go.
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Many people curtail their entire lives believing that some strict father figure is watching over them ready to spank them if they do anything naughty.\n\nWithout religion you save the time you would waste in church.  You can be a good person content that the good comes from within, not from some fear of a God smiting or eternal damnation.\n\nYou can enjoy healthy sexuality without fear of sin.  In fact you are completely free to do whatever you like without worrying about whether your religious peers will shun you or judge you.\n\nFinally you are also free to intelligently consider ethical and moral situations without referring to some contradictory old religious text written by a bunch of men hundreds of years ago.  This leaves you able to be open minded and free thinking.