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Christians say you shouldn't question God
Chris R:
Hi,
OK, i'll bite...what would be your question?
Chris R
Shmeggly:
I'm not a bible scholar by a long shot, but sometimes in the bible (like when David was in distress) we see things as very 2 dimensional and unemotional. I think of David in Psalm 6 when he says "My soul is in anguish. How long, O LORD, how long?" I think he was very emotional, and REALLY calling out to God. And questioning. I think God doesn't want unemotional, always in control people; He wants real people who get real with Him and call out to Him.
I've been there, and I know God can handle it. I hope that doesn't sound too crass or trite or anything. It's just when you are in despair or really hurting, you're going to question and call out to God.
I'm not an expert or anything close to it, and I have been wrong many times before and will be again (and again and again!) Just my take on it.
As far as "questioning God" in the church, like with a leadership decision or something, they'll always tell you not to question God or you'll suffer for it, but I like to look at how Jesus spoke to the religious leaders...he certainly questioned their motives. The church is set up to be like a dictatorship where if you question leadership they say it's like questioning God....but it's not. Chances are you'll be questioning carnal, business minded (not Christ minded) people who have their own agenda at the forefront and don't have a clue what God wants....(sorry, I got into rant mode there...
As a side note : not all churches are like that. Just the ones in my experience and from what I've heard from other people. I don't want to offend anyone who may still be going to church. I have considered visiting back myself, just to connect with the people....
Chris R:
--- Quote from: Chris R on June 29, 2007, 07:17:30 PM ---Hi,
OK, i'll bite...what would be your question?
Chris R
--- End quote ---
Hi Lacey23...
Anyone?...Craig Asked this question years ago...if you had a Question for God..then what would it be? " I know it was worded differently Craig" but since were on the subject, just thought i'd ask it again.
No sence dancing around the issue, What would you ask the Creator of all things in heaven and earth?...
Peace
Chris R
rj:
Hey Chris.
I can't think of one question, that i could ask(the pot asking the Potter)Thats not already answered in scripture, especially if the question began with WHY. Not that i have all the answers, but i do trust that God's plan for all humanity is perfect.
Ron
chuckt:
GREAT THREAD AND GOOD WORDS, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING, WHAT A CROCK.
WE DONT QUESTION GOD , WE QUESTION TRANSLATION AND DOCTRINES OF MEN.
AMEN AMEN AMEN.
CHUCKT.
opps sorry bout the caps!!
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