Christians, doesn't it bother you that "God" always seems to agree with YOUR opinions when you "pray" about it
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I didn't pray for your offensive questions to be removed, and yet....they were!  It must be a miracle.\n\n...this little piggy needs to find Jesus.  I'll "pray" for you.\n\nLove your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  Yes indeedy.
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Awesome! I respect you, alot, because of this statement. I agree that God should not be brought into alot of things. Alot of these people make such statements blindly as they've yet to receive any ACTUAL experience in the type of situation of which the person you're talking to has gone through, but they feel it necessary to enforce (selfishly, I might add.) that they are a Christian and that by saying this they gain points with God. It doesnt. Why would god want to enstill so much trauma on a person? Common sense doesnt react well with fear, and in this case it is the fear that God is abit shakey about their loyalty to him (Which if they were a true Christian then they would probably come to the conclusion that as long as you build good karma selflessly, then their diety would be happy.).\n\nNow the subject about people preaching their beliefs and then sinning out their asses, I believe you're right. In the Bible, it says that God'll cleanse your sins (NOTE: I am an Athiest and do not believe this, but this is for the sake of argument) but that doesnt mean you should rack up as much negative points while you can. A quote from an AWESOME Scream Christian Band (Hardcore True Christians, mind you.)-\n\n"...Christ is not a Fashion..." - Memphis Will Be Layed To Waste by Norma Jean.
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Yes, if you didn't question His existance every now and then, then I would have to question whether you believe in Him or are just following what others have told you to believe. Questioning is a part of being human - curiostity, you must think logically and a lot of matters to do with good are not always logical, but I think that these matters are outside of our realm of understanding and I figure that it may be for the best. So yes I believe in God (don't really fear Him as much as some people) but I think it is healthy to question His existance to create a better, stronger belief.
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I doubted mine, and I came up with my own answer. I don't get angry at anyone who disagrees with me because that is their right. \n\nWhat I never agreed with was that Deity, by whatever name, would have revealed him or herself only to a small group of people on this vast planet, damning all those who hadn't heard or accepted him or her to eternal punishment.\n\nI believe that Deity is revealed to all. I believe that there isn't one recipe to some "salvation", and that we all come around more than once. \n\nWhatever we believe, I don't think that anyone has the right to belittle others for their beliefs. Disagreement is fine; harrassing and demonizing isn't.
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Yes, God hears your prayers. Too many people don't believe because they can't see with their own eyes. If things aren't right in front of people, then they become skeptical. Believing in God is believing in the unknown. But God does listen and does hear prayers. Don't think though that he always answers the way you want. Prayers are usually answered based on your own good, whether it is what you want or not.
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love God...love each other....i cnat disagree cause He is  always  correct and I am  mostly wrong
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actually, God does whatever he pleases, so I think you can. \n\nIn fact, the Bible is plagued by "disturbing" episodes regarding people who ask for things that arent very honest. So I dont see a problem. God is god, he will do what he wants. And if you are religious, you will believe God has a higher plan, and "bending" the rules for you is part of that.
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Why do some “believers” often not get answers to their prayers?\n\nBelief alone is not sufficient to please God and have him answer our prayers. Even a credulous person may claim that he believes. For belief to have substance, it must be based on accurate knowledge, which can be gained only by a study of the Bible. Additionally, belief and faith must be proved by the works they produce. “As the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.”—James 2:26.\n\nA true believer would need to take God into account daily, not resorting to prayer only when faced with an emergency. He would also do acts of faith, right works that include speaking to others about his belief and faith in God.\n\nIn Harmony with God’s Will\n\nThe apostle John told us: “This is the confidence that we have toward [God], that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14) Here is another requirement for having our prayers heard by God. Our prayers should be in harmony with God’s will. Furthermore, once we pray we should be sure to act in harmony with our prayers.\n\n27 What are proper subjects for prayer? Anything that will affect one’s relationship to God; anything that will affect one spiritually. The apostle John wrote: “No matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.”—1 John 5:14.\n\n28 “According to his will” would mean that we rightly would not pray for things that promote strictly selfish interests, such as riches, position above our fellowman, revenge, selfish pleasures and like things. But we may, for example, petition God with regard to marriage—for his help in providing a suitable mate. Married couples may pray regarding the bearing of children, or for wisdom in rearing their children.\n\nThe answer from God can be expected in the form of wise guidance in the person’s own individual case. (Psalm 32:8) Of course, he should be consistent and act in harmony with his prayer. He should seek for counsel on the problem from the Bible. He may consult others who can help him to see what the Bible says on the matter. He should persist in praying on the matter until he gets a clear understanding of what is the wise course to take. (Luke 18:2-5)
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Why does there have to be so much bickering? I do not think that God will question the manner in which you worshiped his name! Where you Muslim, Christan? And if your God does, I do not want to know your God.  You praise him in your way, I shall praise him in mine. Let that be the end of it.
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Either way it doesn't matter you ll never change my mind so give it up! You people always complain about Christians trying to force their beliefs on you but your doing the same thing. Hypocrite!
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Since you brought it up, I'd prefer that people NOT pray for me.  I have put my life in Gods hands, and I trust His judgment, and I'd prefer everyone else just stay the hell out of it.
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I think everyone worships something whether they believe in God or not.  Some people even worship the idea of not having a God because they have to tell everyone about it.  I do agree with your idea about weakness.  I think that people who are insecure about their beliefs tend to try to recruit people to believe the same thing so they don't feel alone.  Those who are secure about their own beliefs tend to keep quiet and go on with their lives.  They don't need to feel justified that their beliefs are okay since they have their own truth.
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Yeah, i'm tired of ultra religious christians being closed minded and pushing there ideas on me. They do help, but no more than your average man. Christians think they are above everyone, a lot don't realize we are here to help each other.
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Prayer to me is like talking to a friend about issues that you can't figure out on your own. I consider God to be my best friend and He listens to me, the funny thing is that He already knows what I am going to say before I say it. As far as answered prayers, just because you don't get what you want or asked for, doesn't mean that your prayers are not answered. See we don't always know what is best for us so even though it seems like He did not answer you, someday or sometime you will say wow He did answer, just not the way I thought He would. \n\nKeep talking to Him and praise Him for everything you have or happens to you good or bad. He loves you and knew you before you were here.
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I should imagine that God hates all religions.  Most wars have been fought in the name of one religion or another - and all in His name!  I should think he's fed up to the back teeth with it all.  All that is really required is for us to love one another; to treat each other with respect and compassion; to acknowledge God as our creator, and to have a personal dialogue with Him in the form of prayer.  To this end, I don't think He cares one iota where we choose to pray.
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I read it....plus when you ask Questions about Jesus or God, what do you expect? Christians not to quote the Bible? Do you expect people not to defend themselves?\nChristians beleive in the word of God. \nSo the will stand by that word.\n\nWhen I post a question, that is not even about Atheism, Atheists post their opinion anyway, and it dosent bother me, I still read their contrbution and often apreciate it, when it is constructive. Everybody is entitled to their opinion whatever it may be.
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Nope.  At the very least it shows that I am important enough to that person that they are willing to make the effort to remember me in their prayers.  Why would anyone get upset that another person is concerned about them?  It's not like they're trying to convert me to their religion.  They are simply appealing to their beliefs to help me.