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Christianity EtcRe: Muslim Driver Prays In The Middle Of Highway Causing Traffic - Nairawall.com by An2elect2(f): 2:21pm On Aug 26, 2016
Is he trying to tell us that his god cannot hear his prayers when he says them in his closet?
Or that his god enjoys treating people unfairly through his followers.
Or will some of the followers of the "peaceful" religion tell us this is very fair and peaceful?
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 1:57pm On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Its Arabic for 'god is the greatest'. Not a day passes that I don't hear that phrase. In fact, Boko Haram are using force to make everyone proclaim that (albeit violently).
*****
If you think Christians are the only one testifying about the god/gods they serve then you are wrong. Let me tell you a fact, you're only a Christian because of where you were born. If you had been born into some Eastern country, you probably would be Hindu or Buddhist by now.
Hahahaha. "God is greatest" ? Is that a testimony? It sounds like a phrase anyone can recite even if they are absentminded.

I was born into a Catholic home. My parents are still very much catholic including all my siblings, save for one.

Today, i am no longer a catholic. Did i fear my parents will disown? or dislike me? no, i didn't care, because i found something my soul cannot let go

And in case you don't know catholics do not find anything non-catholic funny
Christianity EtcRe: Some Benefits Of Atheism by An2elect2(f): 1:44pm On Aug 26, 2016
shocked grin
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 1:30pm On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Ever heard the phrase 'Allahu Akbar'? What do you think it means?
No i don't. What does it mean?
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 1:15pm On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
There are enough a simple google search would help you find. Even otemanuduno on here testifies the greatness and miracles performed by 'Domino Reverad' grin grin
You see i am not talking of miracles. Even the devil can perform a lot. I am talking of the knowledge of the truth. If i have to Google search if other followers testify then they are not testifying since i have never seen or heard any one cry out like the Christian who is always hungry to share the truth even when it seems he has nothing from it
PetsRe: Foreign Media Tag Arrest Of Man In Buhari Dog Saga 'weird' by An2elect2(f): 1:07pm On Aug 26, 2016
LOL Very weird. Can't anything be given just any name? I think we are living in a time when people can't help being sensitive to everything

My opinion anyway
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 12:49pm On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
So according to you, I just have to wait for god. Ok grin
And be sure I'm not hallucinating. Or that god isn't taking credit for my hard work.
And what you said is not true though, many religions 'testify' the goodness and benevolence of their gods.
No i didn't say wait for any "god"… I have been talking about God since.

Many followers of other religions "testify"? I bet that's what you mean? because a religion cannot testify. May i know them and how?
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 12:42pm On Aug 26, 2016
cloudgoddess:
That is called personal, subjective experience, not evidence. Please learn the meaning of evidence.

If someone walked up to you and said Zeus appeared to them in a dream, and that that was evidence for Zeus's existence, you wouldn't believe them (& for good reason). So why should anyone believe the same about the Jewish god? If you don't have hard evidence, just your feelings and emotions & mental images, then your beliefs are no more valid than anyone who believes in any other gods, supernatural entities, or mythical creatures.
The onus lies on God to prove Himself to each man. The conviction He gives you leaves no doubt in you. And is evidenced by the resurrection of your spirit.

I cant give you that. No man can give any man that evidence, only God. And not every one gets that. For those who are convinced, it may happen at different times of their lives.

Your definition of evidence may not be subjective but it is limited
Christianity EtcRe: And Then....i Found GOD by An2elect2(f): 12:34pm On Aug 26, 2016
According to the Op
and the best way to serve God is to
serve humanity, is to serve your positive passions, to
serve your goals and aspirations, to live fulfilling your
desires knowing that in the end you have fought a
good fight
hmm. If i am to test this in the light of scriptures, it is wrong especially since we are supposed to be dead in Christ.

Hopefully the Holy spirit will correct this if indeed God found the Op
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 12:18pm On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Well, Allah has also shown his followers proof, so have Amaterasu, Isis and Osiris, Zeus, etc.
For some reason, all the gods (including Jehovah) don't seem interested in showing me proof. Maybe its already in his plan that I will burn forever, maybe thats been predestined. As this thread is trying to explain 'we don't have free will'.
One more thing,
ev·i·dence - /ˈevədəns/
noun
1. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

'Evidence' cannot be 'unseen'. It has to be readily available.
Lol What's more interesting? That you may not explain these proofs you say other gods have shown their followers. Or that no one readily and joyfully testifies of the goodness and truth of his God except the Christian. He is always quick to tell you to taste and see that his God is good. Because truth makes it bearers bold and willing to die for.

Evidence can be seen and unseen. Unseen by all but only seen by you. Because it happens within you, when your Spirit is enlightened/awaken. You cannot be unaware of it even if you choose to deny it (Lol you wont even deny it)

Evidence is not readily available when it comes to faith. God wills in eternity when things should be and makes it come to pass in time
Christianity EtcRe: Happy Are Those Who Have Not Seen And As A Result Don't Believe. by An2elect2(f): 11:58am On Aug 26, 2016
Ranchhoddas:
We want to hear the story.
I might create a thread for it if it becomes too necessary. But God will lead me to do the right thing
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 11:48am On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Oh no, don't be mistaken, that isn't my argument as to why the Christian god doesn't exist. . .I was merely stating one of the first things that sparked my curiosity.
I don't 'believe' things. I see proof and get convinced.
In your own little world you find solace in justifying the combined writings of Israelite cattle rearers and medieval scholars. Thats good for you, as long as you don't harm anyone else because of it.
No one believes without evidence. There are two types of evidence; 1, The unseen evidence and the 2, The seen evidence.

False religions teach us to believe without any evidence but God cannot make you serve Him without conviction.

He must convince/convict you before you become His. This cannot be seen by men but only the result of your conviction can they see
Christianity EtcRe: Happy Are Those Who Have Not Seen And As A Result Don't Believe. by An2elect2(f): 11:36am On Aug 26, 2016
ValentineMary:
And I guess this faith God gave u came after ur parents tried to indoctrinte u, after ur pastors preached constantly and threatened u with hell, after u watched so many nollywood movies where people with faith always exceled (which in reality hardly happen). Why do I have this feeling that this faith is as a result of environment?
Thank you but all the indoctrinations i got from my parents, my priests and some of the pastors i knew back then didn't give me faith. If my memory has not failed me, in short they all made me very sceptical and pushed me away from God the more.

The preachers of hell only made my heart beat faster than normal and made me fear for my life, but that still didn't give me faith.

I hated all the prosperity wealth and health preachers that i couldn't bear to give them audience. Even when i did not know God, i knew they were wrong just by common sense.

But God gave me faith one night in a place i least expected and at a time when i was most rebellious. God had mercy on me…

My story is a bit long
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Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 9:13am On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
I, for one, do not believe that men are born with evil/wicked hearts. But you do. Well, Thats good for you. But it seriously beats me why there has to be so much effort to justify and re-explain the bible. If your god really existed, according to the qualities and descriptions you ascribe to him, he'd make it simple and clear. Just as you are making a serious attempt to justify your god hardening Pharaoh's heart, people do the same to justify walking around naked, being gay, and so much more.
Lol. Well the ignorance of a thing does not stop it from existing. It only makes one vulnerable and very unready for what is coming upon him. He cant even escape the consequences of his unbelief.

Whether we like it or not or even deny it, the heart is evil and wicked. Even our greatest "good" (which is not good enough for God) is stained with so much selfishness and pride.

When it comes to God, the submissive heart must be willing to accept how God had chosen to reveal himself. And also ready to accept that God cannot be fully understood by man, his character not fully grasped by the mind.

He must also know how to run His world according to His counsel whether it makes sense to our carnal minds or not. He has secrets, deep secrets we cannot understand.

God makes himself clear to whomever he wants to. And is under no obligation to make himself clear to anyone.

Why is it so? because God made everything for himself The world is God-centred and not man-centred. When the holy spirit reveals this to us, it makes us submit to the power and sovereign will of God, and puts us at mercy before God
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 8:46am On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Nice attempt to re-define the word 'harden'.
"But the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them"
No if you have studied the bible well you will appreciate the need for context when trying to understand.
There are so many symbolic meanings in scripture one cannot overlook. Pharaoh was no different from other men and is not different from us today. He had the same heart, the bible described as hard and unmoved. He had the same old unwilling and disobedient spirit that stubbornly rejects the commands and instructions of God.

But this God's promise to all men in Christ
Ezekiel 36:26;
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh

What am i saying? If we literally interpret the "hardened" in this scenario we would be forced to accept man has a soft and obedient heart which is contrary to the fundamental teaching of the scripture; which teaches that man's heart is hard already
Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 8:18am On Aug 26, 2016
AnonyNymous:
Look, I'm not even talking about what pharaoh did. Nobody said it was right. But why should you continue to force his heart to be hardened so that you can punish him for things that you're making him do. Not to talk of that, the innocent Egyptian children that were killed! So Thats how your god responds, he responds to evil with his own evil?
Hardened does not mean to make one's heart more evil. No.

The bible made us understand that the heart of man is desperately wicked, and no one can understand it.
From this we can deduce that man is capable of carrying out any kind of evil even ones that are unimagined. But why have men not consumed themselves even when the heart is full of wickedness? It is the restraining hand of God upon men.

God retrains many men from fully doing what is in their hearts and also does not restrain others as much. When God ceases to restrain a man from acting upon his evil thoughts, his heart becomes hardened.

God's restraining hand was upon Pharaoh for a while then (even though he was already unleashing terror on God's people). At that time, there was a limit God allowed Pharaoh not cross, but when the time was ripe for God to fulfil His promises, God let go His strong restraining arm on pharaoh's sinful heart. And pharaoh was hardened
Christianity EtcRe: Happy Are Those Who Have Not Seen And As A Result Don't Believe. by An2elect2(f): 10:36pm On Aug 25, 2016
I didn't believe because of the limitations of my flesh but God gave poor me faith to believe few years ago.

Nothing has ever made me happier than this
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Christianity EtcRe: Must Read: Reasons Why "Free Will" Can't Save You. by An2elect2(f): 10:20pm On Aug 25, 2016
Amen!!!! Always said it, will keep saying the truth; Free-will is an illusion
Christianity EtcRe: Update On The Donations Refused From The Atheist Community For Charity by An2elect2(f): 10:14pm On Aug 25, 2016
I almost laughed
Christianity EtcRe: Predestination: Christians Kindly Contribute On This Subject 4 My Understanding. by An2elect2(f): 10:02pm On Aug 25, 2016
5solas:
Welcome back An2elect2! Quite an age!
hey thank you cheesy How are you! smiley
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:59pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
In fact the whole bible is about romance (God's liquid love)
Why do you think there is darkness here?
The whole bible miss is about Christ and His gospel for the church he loves

There is darkness everywhere. And here isn't an exception
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:50pm On Aug 25, 2016
ImDharay:
The 0p though, all good,
IťŽ either you're a JW or DL member...
No i am not. I am like every other girl.
When i got saved few years ago, i joined DL but i had to live after a while for my own good.
I don't know much about Jw
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:47pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
Okay there is darkness here abi
But do you actually know that there is romance in the bible
Well you are right. But the bible is not simple to understand. Its interpretation is based on context through the holy spirit
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:42pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
If I say I understood a bit of what you've been saying, I'm just lying
Where do you worship? (I mean which church do you attend)
hmmm
Well, ive been to so many "churches" i lost count.
Instead of talking about my "church" which has helped no one i prefer to dwell on Jesus, my saviour and Lord.
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:34pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
Miss/Mrs why do you think God is shut out from here? angry
When you have light, is everything not exposed before you?
I have observed this section from afar
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:32pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
Joy and open arms cheesy
Of course I did, by asking you that question
Thank you for cheering up. I do hope your works truly bear you witness that you are a doer of His word because our God cannot be deceived
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:28pm On Aug 25, 2016
Jarizod:
I asked u a simple question and u are already judging huh

judge not..remember

To the question -- why do you think we don't love God here huh !
I answered already Jarizod.

There is beauty in judgement, when it is done in righteousness
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:24pm On Aug 25, 2016
dickhead01:
I thought romance section is for romance
And religious section for religion
Should i leave you in your evil? or do i pull you out even when its against your will
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:20pm On Aug 25, 2016
Jarizod:
I shouldn't talk...nah...

But wait oo madam..one queenshion.. who told u we don't love God here huh

God would judge what we do in our flesh not our lip service
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:16pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
I am not a church goer, I am a doer of God's word
Next? undecided
If you were truly who you have said you are, you would have welcomed me with joy and open arms because i, myself am a doer of God's word and my works speak for me
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:08pm On Aug 25, 2016
ireneony:
this is romance section what do you expect to see? When i want to know more about God, religious section is there for me. So undecided
Its okay to keep God out of your life sometimes... then how are you sure you are living right madam?

Yes i am aware of where i am
RomanceRe: Why Is God Shut Out From The Romance Section? by An2elect2(op): 9:06pm On Aug 25, 2016
mizzbouqui:
I don't, please make me do
What is the meaning of your post undecided
Do you honestly give a rat ass about the God you profess except to join the church goers on sat or Sundays?

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