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Originally posted by J'Pol@20 January 2004 - 00:04
I believe there is one God. I believe there is an after-life.
I believe that God does not interfere in our decisions because that is the deal, he gives individuals freedom to chose. He gives the whole of humanity freedom to chose what it does.
If he interfered to sort things out, or cure the illnesses, what would be the point. If you have children you let them learn how to deal with things themselves, by their own mistakes. You watch over them, but you must also allow the to grow.
I believe that wars fought over religion is merely an excuse. They would have been fought anyway, that was just a convenient reason.
Cure illnesses whats the point?..well fine but he did at one time..according to the Bible he meddled like Hell...with angels and voices and burning bushes...and Jesus cured people left and right why? If they serve some higher purpose why didnt Jesus just say "Hey this is meant to test your strenght..God has truly blessed you with a way for you to show Him how strong your faith in Him is..."