kp wrote:Don't get too, "psyched," DD. I've been known to make mistakes. :-)
Your perspective is unique, refreshing and attractive, KP. There are many intelligent PPL here also, as I believe that the more one knows about Yahuweh, the more intelligent they become, so between everyone here, we will surely get to where the rubber meets the road as far as Yahuweh is concerned. I knew this the moment I was told of this venture(over a year ago LOL), so I was/am "psyched" to finally see it and at the possiblities it brings. You recognizing that you make mistakes is one of the reasons YadaNews is so valuable.
kp wrote:
As far as people not having access to Yahweh, "never having a chance to choose Yahweh or accept His gift because His words are nowhere to be found," I think for the most part, the argument is a red herring put forth by people desperate to find a plausible reason for rejecting God. The position is borne of two misconceptions:
(1) That Yahweh can't be perceived without access to the written Word. But that Word says,
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard." (Psalm 19:1-3) Also, "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse..." (Romans 1:18-20) Furthermore, today, when the earth's population has grown far more numerous than at any time in history, God's Word is available in the native languages of over 99.95% of the world's populace. And the Internet makes it freely available worldwide.
(2) The second misconception is one that has been taught by the Church since, like, forever. This is the notion that there are only two possible eternal destinations---heavenly bliss, and everlasting torment in hell. But as Yada and I have both explained, the Bible clearly (at least in the original languages) teaches that there is a third possibility: those who never make a choice to align themselves with either Yahweh or satan, in other words, those whose neshama is left empty of spiritual life, will simply cease to be when their soul (nephesh) departs from their body. Their physical death, then, is just like that of any animal, for all animals have souls---it's what makes them "alive." For more scriptural evidence, see Future History, chapter 29: "the Three Doors." YY also speaks of this at length. Thus the argument that "God can't be kind and loving if He sends people who have never even heard of Him to eternal torment" is groundless and silly. Yahweh is merciful toward the careless, misled, stupid, and victims of this world. But He won't force someone who hasn't chosen to be in His family to dwell in His presence forever. That would be no more right than sending them to hell because they happened to be born in the wrong century on the wrong continent.
kp
I never knew God until 6 years ago. I was inside a Church maybe a handful of times in my entire life(Karate lessons, mass twice LOL). I knew nothing!
Looking back now, however, it's as though He was watching, guiding and certainly protecting me the entire way-but I didn't know Him. I should be dead 5 times over, K. I'm sure many say this and feel the same way, but I doubt many have had their life spared after an 81 mm mortar round came down as a "dud" LOL . Plus, I grew up lacking both parents. I was on my own-literally. I just thought I was invinsible, not knowing, the whole time I had a hand. Sure, He probably knew that I would straighten out in a few years, once I would finally be confronted with the truth, and thus a choice, so did He allow me to get to that point? Just lucky enough to survive long enough to come across the truth? I think back.... about going through red-lights at triple digits on my motorcycle, the world's fastest at the time, and am confronted by the thought that if I had died on ANY of those occassions, I would have never known Yahuweh. I am aware of the 3 destinations and sure, I'm not next to Halal ben Shakar when I wake up, but paaaaalease LOL. I would not be next to Yahuweh, simply because noone told me about Him. Once His truth came to me, the "choice" was a no brainer. This example gets multiplied when I live in a place where a book has never even been seen. Sure, one may "feel" spiritual or something, but who's to say what that "something" is. Even if they recognize that the world they live in, MUST have a creator, they are still, not in a position to make an informed choice. "My family shall know my name", and "my sheep will recognize my voice" is hard to reconcile here, I guess. Perhaps it comes down to this:
kp wrote:The position is borne of misconceptions:
(1) That Yahweh can't be perceived without access to the written Word.
Is just perceiving God enough? Thanks bro
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