Here is a comment I made on a blog entitled “Will Ex-Christians like us be in Heaven?“
You can read that blog at: http://debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com/2007/08/will-ex-christians-like-us-be-in-heaven.html
My Comment:
God is very good, and the Bible teaches that he rewards those who diligently seek him.
There is always hope for someone who still desires God to be real. Even if for some reason a person has left God. (even if the reason includes the self-deception that it is because of “logic” and “reason” and “evidence”)
I used to doubt the existence of God. But since 1991 I am no longer able to doubt Him. The internal testimony is so strong that even when people say “how does your ‘experience’ prove God?” I say “I am talking about something way beyond experience. I am talking about internal knowing!”
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Besides that, the existence of God is plain and obvious to all who would look around them.
ThirstyJon
freedomthirst.com
That is the dilemma. There is this huge internal Truth that erases doubt. After that occurs, everything else is obvious. How do you share that with those who don’t understand, though? I, too, doubted. I no longer doubt. Evidence is everywhere. Evidence is in every moment of every day. I am evidence.
interesting. i’ve had thoughts going both ways, and i still don’t know what to think. i’m glad you posted that. i like hearing what people who i respect think about things like that. thanks 😉
Response to Vixious:
One of the main principles of freedom is that each individual has a choice. There are benefits and consequences for choices, but we cannot stop them from making a choice!
I have found that people who don’t want to believe in God will not, even if they saw Him!
The truth is, somewhere inside, they know He is there.
It is truly a dilemna what to do with them!
Love them, be patient, recognize their individuality and right/responsibility to make their own choice, and be a living light to them by our own choices!
🙂
ThirstyJon
i like what you wrote. i read through some of the dialogue on “debunking christianity” and it was intense. i love that people are asking questions and seeking truth, but i was struck by how many Christians disagreed so radically on their ideas of God and eternity. we are a confusing bunch, aren’t we? =) it encouraged me to know what i believe, rather than being a ship tossed about by the waves. it’s much easier to participate in a conversation about your faith when you actually know what you believe. i enjoy reading your viewpoints because you speak the truth in love, not apologetically and not forcefully. it’s encouraging.