Question for you

[Chezzie]

I dont really believe in anything.

I dont believe most of the bible stories but they sound good.

Im totally unsure of how we got here but I dont think it was adam and eve etc...

I would like to believe something, would be nice to think theirs a heaven and that we meet each other in an afterlife but again I dont think this is true as my aunt said she would get in touch and let me know their was after life and she never has and its been 12 years now.

Anyways back to my question: My daughter asked who was gods dad? I had no answer, if you child asked you that question what would be your answer?

Please dont use this thread to bible bash me, or have a pop, I dont need a lecture just interested in your answer.

[Carolly]

Hard one this Chez.Ive said this before and I will say it again.Nobody should be allowed to get upset or turn on someone if they do not have the same beliefs as them. What I feel is this..........and if other people do not agree thats upto them and Im sure not going to get into an arguement over it.So much is written that is all man made.....just like religion is.Some people even tend to forget that Jesus and all of his family was Jewish.I believe that Jesue was a good man...........end of.I find it so hard to accept that you will go to hell even if you are a good person if you dont accept that he was Gods son etc.I have been down many routes regarding religion and at the end of it I believe that our God is within us all and he is indeed my Higher Power. But thats all........I love My God.......I believe he has helped me through so many hard times in my life and even at times showed me that he was there for me.None of us know the real truth and yet man kills all in the name of religion.The subject alone causes so many rows.One other thing Chez.........my Chris had a reading some weeks ago.I know all about what Christians think of this "evil" thing and thats entirely upto them but all I know is that I heard that tape and it was bang on.Names, places,songs and even I was mentioned.One of the people that "came" through even gave the "code" that they had agreed to say if ever one of them left this earth.Also without going into to much detail here.........I myself have had many many experiences.You have to let your dear daughter know that one day when she gets older she will understand more and she will see what a hard question that was just like her dear mother did.Chez I have been lucky enough to become I feel one of your friends here and all I know is that your a good, kind person and at the end of the day thats what its all about darlinxx

[koan]

Some people will want their children to continue the same belief system that they hold and the answers to the child's question will be easy, or they can ask their spiritual leader (minister, preacher, guru etc) how to answer the question. For anyone that is either unsure of their belief system or individualistic about it (believing that religion is a personal experience, different for everyone) they should encourage the child to explore all the different answers that exist and come to their own conclusions.

Myself, I believe that children have more insight into where we come from and what we are as it hasn't been as long since they were unmanifest. It's one of the areas in which, I believe, the child can acquire a better answer than the adult.

This particular question shows the perceptual problem that occurs once we are in human form. We frame our questions about the creative force in a way that asks for an answer that falls within our perceptions of time and space. It is well known that human perception is limited. Dog whistles are a simple example. Why we think the answer to our spiritual questions can be found in a way that makes sense to our limited perceptions is quite a mystery to me.

That's a long version of saying the idea that God is manifest is quite funny to me and that I answered all my daughters religious questions by giving her a multitude of answers from different religions and encouraged her to find the answer herself.

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by Chezzie

I dont really believe in anything.

I dont believe most of the bible stories but they sound good.

Im totally unsure of how we got here but I dont think it was adam and eve etc...

I would like to believe something, would be nice to think theirs a heaven and that we meet each other in an afterlife but again I dont think this is true as my aunt said she would get in touch and let me know their was after life and she never has and its been 12 years now.
Anyways back to my question: My daughter asked who was gods dad? I had no answer, if you child asked you that question what would be your answer?

Please dont use this thread to bible bash me, or have a pop, I dont need a lecture just interested in your answer.

Are you sure? i have experienced many "coincidences" and after a while i realised those coincidences did mean something. Sometimes signs are hard to see.

[minks]

thas a good one chezzie, I am a stronge believer in the golden rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Beyond that I guess pretty much my "faith" is in myself. If my child were to ask that question, I would have to tell them first if they believed in god, then likely direct them to their grandmother who very much believes and maybe she could help. My children were raised without religion and at 20 and 17 I would think if they were asking it meant they were maybe considering looking further into some kind of faith.

[Carolly]

Originally Posted by kazalala

Are you sure? i have experienced many "coincidences" and after a while i realised those coincidences did mean something. Sometimes signs are hard to see.

I believe that coincidences are caused by God anonymously Kaz.

[CARLA]

Chezzie none of us know the answer to this question and in my mind that is how it is to be. We all believe in something even if its not believing in anything.

I respect your belief system as I would anyone's. You are a good person raising your kids a loving family that is what counts to me more than any religion.

[Chezzie]

Originally Posted by rjwould

When my kids had asked me that question, I admitted it was a good question and had no logical answer, and that was one of many, many reasons I didn't believe there is/was a living God.

Contrary to popular belief, which I myself believed for many years, I have found it is not necessary to believe in any God. Whatever truth is will not change by my belief or non belief. I have found I have less pressure in my life not believing in a God because I don't have to live defending something that cannot be defended and makes not much sense.

Yes I agree, however a friend said to me the other day that I should believe in something, no matter what IT was as to give me purpose etc...
I think im dense or just too fluffy because I just dont have any feeling for religion but cant think of anything else..(if that makes sense). Same friend (work colleague) who's in her 50's says she has been having these weird thoughts that wake her up and feel like a panic attack but its about dying, about her dying.
I dont have these thoughts but I do lie awake and worry about the bad stuff in the world. I start to say to my self (im usually in bed and trying to drift off) i wonder how many people are hungry,being murdered, raped, abused etc...It upsets me so much sometimes I have tears running down my face. I have spoken to people who say they havent experienced this nor know of anyone who has.
I dont know why, maybe its my worry for my children growing into a world full of violence and hate and greed etc.
opps I went on abit there soz Rj x

[WonderWendy3]

Sending hugs and love to you sweetie!!

[Chezzie]

Originally Posted by Carolly

Hard one this Chez.Ive said this before and I will say it again.Nobody should be allowed to get upset or turn on someone if they do not have the same beliefs as them. What I feel is this..........and if other people do not agree thats upto them and Im sure not going to get into an arguement over it.So much is written that is all man made.....just like religion is.Some people even tend to forget that Jesus and all of his family was Jewish.I believe that Jesue was a good man...........end of.I find it so hard to accept that you will go to hell even if you are a good person if you dont accept that he was Gods son etc.I have been down many routes regarding religion and at the end of it I believe that our God is within us all and he is indeed my Higher Power. But thats all........I love My God.......I believe he has helped me through so many hard times in my life and even at times showed me that he was there for me.None of us know the real truth and yet man kills all in the name of religion.The subject alone causes so many rows.One other thing Chez.........my Chris had a reading some weeks ago.I know all about what Christians think of this "evil" thing and thats entirely upto them but all I know is that I heard that tape and it was bang on.Names, places,songs and even I was mentioned.One of the people that "came" through even gave the "code" that they had agreed to say if ever one of them left this earth.Also without going into to much detail here.........I myself have had many many experiences.You have to let your dear daughter know that one day when she gets older she will understand more and she will see what a hard question that was just like her dear mother did.Chez I have been lucky enough to become I feel one of your friends here and all I know is that your a good, kind person and at the end of the day thats what its all about darlinxx

Yes I hear you Carolly hun and yes a world without love and friendship would be a dark dark place. Im quite open to stuff but havent been opened (oooer)