Why Are the Majority of Those in Hell the Poor and Oppressed Masses?

[Rusty Tyler]

Wut???

It's a test. (evaluation)

1 Corinthians 3:12-15 NIV
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

The proselytizing is becoming more prevalent.

I see that hand...
Is there another? - LOL

 

[Thermal]

Jesus warned us.

John 10:27 NIV
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Not helpful. What Jesus was alleged to say isn't packing anymore evidentiary punch that what Apollo was alleged to say.

You still gotta bridge that gap crossing the River of But Why Believe Tho? 'Tis a big river.

 

[Thermal]

Why doesn't seeing things and hearing things prove that they are there?

Well... I had a dream the other night about this total babe I saw on Netflix. If that was as real as you claim, I have some amazing stamina.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

You still gotta bridge that gap crossing the River of But Why Believe Tho? 'Tis a big river.

I'm on the other side inviting you to join me.
If that's enough, I don't know what to tell you.

If it was irrefutable, it wouldn't require faith.
No risk, no reward.

I think the real issue is that no one wants to be known as a Christian.
I get it.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

Well... I had a dream the other night about this total babe I saw on Netflix. If that was as real as you claim, I have some amazing stamina.

I had a dream that I ate a ten pound marshmallow.
When I awoke, I couldn't find my pillow.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

Not helpful. What Jesus was alleged to say isn't packing anymore evidentiary punch that what Apollo was alleged to say.

You still gotta bridge that gap crossing the River of But Why Believe Tho? 'Tis a big river.

1 Hour of Muslims Accepting Christ — You Won’t Believe These Stories​

I don't expect anyone to watch this. The title is enough.

 

[Olmstead]

I think the real issue is that no one wants to be known as a Christian.
I get it.

The real issue is that there is no God, and you're terribly afraid of that reality.

 

[Steve]

1 Hour of Muslims Accepting Christ — You Won’t Believe These Stories​

I don't expect anyone to watch this. The title is enough.

Those dudes have already drank the koolade. They are merely trying a different flavor.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

Those dudes have already drank the koolade. They are merely trying a different flavor.

Have you ever tried the Kool-aid?

 

[Steve]

Have you ever tried the Kool-aid?

In fact, yes. In my teen years some (many) years ago I was involved with Christian youth groups and attended and worked at several bible camps. You may have heard of Young Life. I have seen both sides if the coin and am quite content with the fact that gods, of any description, do not exist.

 

[Rusty Tyler]

In fact, yes. In my teen years some (many) years ago I was involved with Christian youth groups and attended and worked at several bible camps. You may have heard of Young Life. I have seen both sides if the coin and am quite content with the fact that gods, of any description, do not exist.

What was the BIG issue for you?
The one that sent you packing?

 

[Steve]

What was the BIG issue for you?
The one that sent you packing?

No big issue. Just a realization that the concept of gods and their supposed abilities did not make sense. I remain open to be convinced, by actual tangible evidence, that there is some credence to the concept but compelling evidence is lacking. And any attempt to introduce "faith" without evidence is a non-starter.

 

[Joe Random]

 

[Pixel42]

No big issue. Just a realization that the concept of gods and their supposed abilities did not make sense.

Likewise.

I stopped believing in God shortly after I stopped believing in Father Christmas, and for much the same reason.

 

[TalosMarr]

Have you ever tried the Kool-aid?

Yep, full on believer, speaking in tongues, leading classes, was even entering divinity school because I wanted to know more.

Then I realized the voice that called me to God was the same voice that was driving me to kill myself, my own. I spent the better part of a decade looking for solace in Christianity of all flavors, then other faiths, then more secular philosophies; until the only conclusion that could be reached is that it is ALL made up by humans, just us. No external influences required, for good or ill.

It's amazing what happens when you can be introspective enough to examine not just your thoughts but your deeply held beliefs honestly.

 

[arthwollipot]

What does the Bible teach about the afterlife?

Who cares?

 

[arthwollipot]

You are welcome to your opinion.

As are you. You do not get to assert your opinion as fact without it being challenged.

 

[arthwollipot]

Have you ever tried the Kool-aid?

You'll find that a lot of us have.

 

[Thermal]

I'm on the other side inviting you to join me.
If that's enough, I don't know what to tell you.

If it was irrefutable, it wouldn't require faith.
No risk, no reward.

I think the real issue is that no one wants to be known as a Christian.
I get it.

It's not that. It's that a lot of us, at one time or another, thought "what is the difference between all this religion jazz being real, or just a bunch of kidding ourselves with a song and dance routine followed by passing around a collection plate?"

And some of us said "nothing at all".