Posted by bigbertha on November 21, 1999, at 0:51:00
In reply to Re: Faith does not necessarily imply its in a religion, posted by S. Suggs on November 20, 1999, at 15:04:18
I wish everyone on these threads could
get together on Thanksgiving and have this
delicious discussion (and pie!) in person. I
believe we could keep the food-fights to a
minimum!>Why existence?
Who REALLY knows? Outside of persons who believe in reincarnation or find answers
to this in writings such as the Koran or Bible, I don't
know anyone who has ANY memory of who or where they
were prior to birth (puleeeeze NO new thread!). But if belief in these articles
of "faith" help you here and now (especially in non-violence issues), then
that's wonderful.Second, IMVHO, Life at all moments in time/space
and gummi bears, is a mystery and conundrum. The best analogy
I have are those lovely Russian nested dolls that
keep surprising,and even frustrating the person who's
curiosity opens the first to open the first one. And isn't that
what we do throughout our entire lives? Whether you're talking about
your existence or science or wiener-dogs. Some open only the first
doll,find exactly what they need and never go any further. Some
can never even open the first doll or slam shut those previously opened
because their lives are in such turmoil due to fear, depression, etc, etc.
Some need to go all the way. The bottom line is: everyone has a different
journey and everyone will die. What happens after that is ANYONE's
guess/estimate/belief, etc.
>God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him".
>God is a relational Being and we truly find our purpose/reason
>for existence, in bringing glory and honour to Him in all we do.I envy all posters who have found their answers and can rest. I wish
for this every day but my "prayers" seem hollow and questions go unanswered.
But I also feel somewhat sorry too, for in my search for this Beautiful
Being, my curiosity gives me the strength to find the find the truth for me
and question things. On the days when I feel well mentally, it is truly a
wondrous journey. The other days....Have a Wonderful Holiday and I thank all those who have to work!
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