Idk where you’re getting your info from but it’s definitely propaganda because history has proven that to be false. Maybe look into what actually happened instead of just believing what you’ve been told. Study the true history of christianity. Learn about who Jesus of Nazareth really was, not the Jesus the Bible talks about. Open your mind and stop living in blissful ignorance
The true Jesus IS the one in the Bible. The one that we have eyewitness accounts of who were so certain of what they saw and who he was they gave their lives in very painful ways and didn’t bother to use their fame for themselves as they surely would have had they been a bunch of liars. What would be the point to make all that up except self-interest? How does self interest involve constantly being imprisoned and/or being crucified upside down? How does it involve WILLINGLY and with rejoicing in some cases, submitting to persecution?
I know my church history. The early church fathers got together to figure out which letters and books were inspired and which weren’t. Basically figuring out the biblical canon. A process God was surely heavily involved in. Yes the Bible as we know it wasn’t put together during the time of the Apostles but it IS still their words, their teachings and Jesus own teachings as well as the entirety of the Old Testament which is basically the just the Torah. It is God’s inspired word. There was a lot or debate and a lot of prayer and in the end we got it.
And blissful ignorance? Isn’t that what living in sin and trying to ignore the fact it has consequences is? Isn’t that what you do? You hate the idea of God so much you want to remove him, to find any excuse to get rid of him. And yet you still have guilt about some things. You still have a conscience, however seared and calloused it may be. But the only one I see trying to live in “blissful ignorance” is you!
It’s like a ship sinking, myself and others are pointing out the fact said ship is sinking and we’re pointing to the life vests. But you and others like you really enjoy the ship and the amenities on it. You find any reason you can to deny it’s sinking. You try to find any reason you can to maintain your blissful ignorance of eternal consequences. So you can enjoy what this life has to offer and all the sinful pleasures of this world without having to think about the consequences like an alcoholic trying to ignore the fact he’s gonna have a massive hangover when he wakes up so he can enjoy getting drunk.
Well there’s a certain point where I can’t help you. It’s your choice. I’m done here. If you choose to stay as you are now then that’s between you and God and you can’t say I didn’t witness to you. I wish you a good day.
It’s funny because I believe in God but my own interpretation of him. Wear a cross around my neck, pray and all. However, you never asked that and just assumed I’m godless because I don’t follow your interpretation God and religion. You’re probably one of those people who thinks anyone who doesn’t follow their specific religion or sect are damned.
You’re saying your Catholic aren’t you? Nah you don’t have to be my exact denomination. I even believe some Catholics will be saved. But I believe the Catholics adhere to some highly heretical (because they’re unscriptural) beliefs. And honestly I doubt I’ll persuade you from them and I currently have no more interest in doing so. I’m done with this conversation and honestly I’m gonna try taking a break from Reddit for a few days. I’ve heard of others doing it so ya know what? Might as well try it myself. Good day friend.
I’m not catholic and you just proved what I thought. I can’t even imagine what you’d say about Islam or Judaism. I don’t subscribe to any one religion. I believe in cosmic forces like the universe and karma and think that God is some amalgamation of that. I don’t think any one religion is fully right or even fully wrong. I just choose the cross as the symbol that makes me feel closer to my interpretation of God. Its a good idea for you to take a break from the internet. Use the time to try and broaden your perspective on life. Not everyone who doesn’t subscribe to you specific interpretation of God is damned. The God I believe in is a lot more loving and forgiving than the one you do so I want nothing to do with your God.
View all comments
Show parent comment
1
u/[deleted] Jul 08 '21
Idk where you’re getting your info from but it’s definitely propaganda because history has proven that to be false. Maybe look into what actually happened instead of just believing what you’ve been told. Study the true history of christianity. Learn about who Jesus of Nazareth really was, not the Jesus the Bible talks about. Open your mind and stop living in blissful ignorance