What if I don't want to live forever? (Israel, grace, Abraham)

[nateswift]

Originally Posted by Sizzly Friddle

I am glad that you commented.
Thank you for your reply.

Yeah, he's a pretty kewl dude and his answer would apply across the board for any theistic organization, I'd say.

[Alpha8207]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

As usual, Sizzly here shows the "heart" that she does have in the face of unjustified Christian judgment. People who disagree with expressed Christian beliefs can have the same (or even better) "hearts" than those who express belief in the sadly corrupted Christian message and it's afterlife consequences. Judgment has been indoctrinated into so many Christians they are seldom even aware of it . . . despite the fact that Christ told His followers NOT to judge.

That's so judgmental of you to say.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

As usual, Sizzly here shows the "heart" that she does have in the face of unjustified Christian judgment. People who disagree with expressed Christian beliefs can have the same (or even better) "hearts" than those who express belief in the sadly corrupted Christian message and it's afterlife consequences. Judgment has been indoctrinated into so many Christians they are seldom even aware of it . . . despite the fact that Christ told His followers NOT to judge.

Originally Posted by Alpha8207

That's so judgmental of you to say.

Ah Alpha . . . always good to hear from you, brother. How have you been?

[Mikelee81]

Originally Posted by Sizzly Friddle

Do you have anything to say that is even remotely on topic?

Eternity is certain, independent upon our liking it to be so. That is deadlock on target of what the topic is addressing.

We are all born into the world and we all die. Truth does not change depending upon what we wish to be so.

The good news is that Jesus Christ paid the penalty for the second death to all that come to God with a humble, repentant heart through Jesus Christ. It is a gift that could never be earned or deserved, only accepted and freely received.

True faith is expressed through obedience to His word trusting Him.

Blessings in Christ

[nateswift]

In other words, "no."

[Sizzly Friddle]

Originally Posted by Mikelee81

Eternity is certain, independent upon our liking it to be so. That is deadlock on target of what the topic is addressing.

We are all born into the world and we all die. Truth does not change depending upon what we wish to be so.

The good news is that Jesus Christ paid the penalty for the second death to all that come to God with a humble, repentant heart through Jesus Christ. It is a gift that could never be earned or deserved, only accepted and freely received.

True faith is expressed through obedience to His word trusting Him.

Blessings in Christ

You really should reread my posts. You are so not understanding the question.

[Alpha8207]

Originally Posted by Sizzly Friddle

You really should reread my posts. You are so not understanding the question.

Actually, Sizzly, I don't think you're understanding the answer.

You asked a question similar to:

"If frogs had wings, how fast do you think they'd fly and where would they go?" The answer, ultimately, is "Frogs don't have wings."

The soul is eternal. The only thing up for discussion is WHERE eternity is spent.

[nateswift]

Originally Posted by Alpha8207

Actually, Sizzly, I don't think you're understanding the answer.

No, you are not understanding the question. Let's try it a different way: "Is Christianity ALL about 'pie in the sky?' If not, what else ya got?"

[Sizzly Friddle]

Originally Posted by nateswift

No, you are not understanding the question. Let's try it a different way: "Is Christianity ALL about 'pie in the sky?' If not, what else ya got?"

That is it in a nutshell!
I just tried to say it in a more polite manner.

[Royalite]

You know as I get older, Christianity becomes less and less about rewards and gain and more about having good relationships with myself, with others, and with God.