Can you find God?
 

My sister has been telling me that I'm not a true Christian because I said I found God when I was at an all time low in my life and converted. I was told you can't "Magically" convert to Christianity. I was told that God can only find you and that you can never find God. Is this true? Can you not find God or can you find God? Do you have to wait for God to find you? I'm new to being religious so I don't understand... is it just my sister criticizing me for being a religious person or is she telling me the truth?

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I hear people saying they found god and that their life has been pretty much flipped upside down from it. I'm not religious though, so I don't really know the "rules".

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Are you wanting to be a true Christian or just one with God? I'm not a Christian, but I can tell you that if you've made a profound spiritual experience then you should embrace it if it helps improve your quality of life. The universally defined "Christianity" might not be the same for everyone as dictated, but if you connect with the guidelines and beliefs then I'd say that's what defines your religion.

Personally I'm not a religious person at all though. Just a spiritual person aside from religion.

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No one is a "true" Christian by your sister's definition. But what's more "magic" than finding God or better yet, believing in what others consider magic (God)? And you don't have to be a Christian to "find" or believe in God.

- This coming from an agnostic atheist

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You know what? It does seem like she is saying that no one is a true Christian maybe she needs to have a conversation with God like she says she believes and follows God but apparently she skipped over verse Jer 29:13 (NIV) that states: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

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I will tell you how to find God for a nominal fee

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i was hoping this thread was some Where's Waldo-like game
also, your sister makes no sense. don't christians believe that god was ALWAYS with EVERYONE?

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"I found God on the corner of first and Amistad." - The Fray. Can't argue with song lyrics bro.

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Yea we do believe that but apparently true Christians have to believe that they have to wait for God to find them according to her so I guess I'm not a legit Christian :-/

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Have you accepted jesus into your heart?

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Sounds like your sister is just bitching for the sake of bitching. I wouldn't take her words to heart. You know what you believe, don't you?

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Of course I have

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Thank you Attractive and of course I know what I believe and I plan on sticking by my beliefs

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Then you're saved man!

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If you haven't found God, you haven't looked hard enough into the mirror and the surrounding universe, plus you are blinded by something.

"The truth will set you free"

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You cannot find God, you can just rely on what you want your perspective of life to be.

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Believe what you want. Don't let preachers get the better of you. Whether you're religious or not, it's hard to be fond of preachers.

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Thanks dude :-D

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Snape killed God.

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It's not really a matter of finding God. he is everywhere. Take to heart what the bible says on this matter. For instance Joshua 1:8 Which states: This book of the law should not depart from your mouth, and you must in an undertone read in it day and night, in order that you make take care to do according to all that is written it it; for then you will make your way successful and then you will act wisely. Of course this is talking abotu reading the bible daily. The bible is God's way of communicaating with us. You don't litterally talk to him. The bible is what makes our everyday life easier if we follow it closely. As he scripture brought out we will make our way successful. John 17:3 the same. Talking about gaining everlasting life. Something we all would like to have. How though? It brings out taking in knowledge. If we were to follow the commandments in the bible then we would have a much happier life. and the more we learn about God the closer we draw to him. Have any questions just ask. :)

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Oh shit I want to post something funny, but it's a CT. Damn.
Anyway, I could start a religious debate, but I will just say that you don't have to wait for god. As long as you have the idea that god is with you, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Besides, who is your sister to say who is a true Christian and who isn't. Seriously? I thought that was against the "rules" or something. Like one of the sins or something.
Dunno.
Hope that makes you feel any better.

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I'm a devout Christian, so I'm gonna tell you what's what.

Your sister is being dumb. You found God, you accepted him into your heart deciding he is your savior, so you're Christian and going to heaven.

:D

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A religious thread on FFR made it past the first page without turning into a huge trollfight? o.O

If you believe you found God, that's up to you.. not your sister. On the other hand, if you're doubting that you found God because of what your sister said, maybe she is right.

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And also if you read Revelation 14:1. It talks about a selected number going to heaven being 144,000. And that they will rule as kings and priests. And the bible talks about other sheep which would be you and me that will inherit the earth. It's like the everywhere on the earth. Every last person you meet says your going to heaven. I've had many people say that. Including people who are not living their lives according to God. So not everyone will go to heaven. Psalms 37:9-11 talks about the meek ones inheriting the earth and the wicked ones will be cut off. So keep that into consideration. :)

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eating shellfish is the only way.

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sounds yummy. :P

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I'm god. Anyone who looks at my post has now found me. Congratulations.

Edit - O-wait. I'm the Anti-Christ.

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I don't think we can really ever get a definitive answer for this question.

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I love religion/faiths that are based upon fear.

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It made it to the second page without becoming a trollfight because the thread wasn't really -about- anything religious, but instead asked "My sister said something I think is wrong, is it wrong?" To which the answer is "Yes it's wrong, but it doesn't belong in Critical Thinking.