An interesting Christmas Story

[Aardverk]

may i ask you another question mr. aardverk, out of curiosity?

why do you stay on this site and continue to write if you you have no desire ti believe it all?

I'm afraid your assumption is way off the mark.

I have a truly great desire to believe in the the omnipotent, loving God that you presumably believe in. I have studied religions for about 70 years and have been unable to make the leap of faith that would enable me to believe as you presumably do. Airing my doubts here invites words of wisdom from many highly intelligent people - and others. :crazy

I have encountered, on this forum, a number of people who have also studied religion for a long time and who have come to considered conclusions different from mine. From time to time someone drops in a true nugget of wisdom or an interpretation that I had completely missed. I find that a true delight; I love to learn.

As I approach the end of my life, maybe I will become more and more convinced as my inquiring, doubting, logic driven mind starts to lose its faculties. I am not there yet though - I don't think.

In addition, I am a mine of useful and useless information and I hate bullies and unfairness in all its forms. Having a little skill in the use of words, I do quite enjoy illustrating where the bullies are being illogical or worse. That enjoyment is my guilty little secret - so don't tell anyone ;)

You are not alone in your misconception of me. I can not agree with the Forum's SofF so I decided to label myself as a non-Christian. You will find that many here call themselves Christian even though they do not accept the SofF either - tut, tut. Think of me as a heretic Christian and you will be fairly close to the truth. Bear in mind that Lollards and Cathars etc call themselves Christian.

...... and the minor branches are too numerous to count.

I'm glad to have made your acquaintance.

:xmas Have a Joyous Christmas:angel2, a merry Yuletide :and a happy New Year.

Aardverk

 

[reba]

I have a truly great desire to believe in the the omnipotent, loving God that you presumably believe in. I have studied religions for about 70 years and have been unable to make the leap of faith that would enable me to believe as you presumably do. Airing my doubts here invites words of wisdom from many highly intelligent people - and others. :crazy

Religions will not find God. One of the reason we have so very many religions is man keeps trying to find God his way. It wont work... Salvation is God reaching out to man. Accept the Hand of Christ as He reaches for you it is really that simple... To many people make everything to complicated.

Yea i dont believe Jesus was born on Dec 25 ...But i have had kids birthday parties on days other then their birthdays.

 

[Paul1965]

Yea i dont believe Jesus was born on Dec 25 ...But i have had kids birthday parties on days other then their birthdays.

+1

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

Mr. Aardverk, thank you for explaining yourself to me. It helps to know where someone is coming from when you talk to them.
I am 62 years old and have been a born again christian since 1985. I have met many people along the way who just refuse to believe.
But I think I can help you on your quest.Here's what to do.
Pray to that God, that unknown to you God that we talk about, the one we call the creator of the universe.
Pray to him that he will reveal himself to you in such a way that you won't be able to help but believe in him and turn your life over to him.
Pray from your heart, and pray everyday.
I promise you, he will answer you.

 

[Aardverk]

Mr. Aardverk, thank you for explaining yourself to me. It helps to know where someone is coming from when you talk to them.
I am 62 years old and have been a born again christian since 1985. I have met many people along the way who just refuse to believe.
But I think I can help you on your quest.Here's what to do.
Pray to that God, that unknown to you God that we talk about, the one we call the creator of the universe.
Pray to him that he will reveal himself to you in such a way that you won't be able to help but believe in him and turn your life over to him.
Pray from your heart, and pray everyday.
I promise you, he will answer you.

Perhaps I should have added that I was a devout Christian for many years - I believed as much as you probably do. One day I lost my faith but I carried on praying for many years after that. Sadly, I never got the response you describe.

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

i guess you need to go back to the day you lost your faith and pick it up from there.
something is missing today if you once believed.
go back and find it.
God will show you where it is.
i cannot believe that God will let go of you if you truely seek him.