Reply #36: As difficult as it may seem, I think we need to lay aside [View All]

[believerinchrist]

the group mentality of Christianity. The purpose of Christ was not to start a new religion--it was to provide forgiveness for the human race (anyone here never done anything hurtful or bad?--good, you don't need it, but the rest of us do) and to open the door for humans to overcome evil. God is interested in each individual, no matter what his/her circumstances are--and He does not send people to Hell. He is not schizophrenic--on one hand, "saving" people and on the other, tossing them into hell. God is love, and despite the fact that people have misused the Bible for their own nefarious gain, His love will prevail.

My "advice" is go to God and ask Him about what you don't understand. Please don't expect to hear a voice, but see if you don't begin to understand things in the Bible that you didn't before. One thing I have learned about God is that He doesn't get upset when I let it all hang out. I've done my share of yelling at God and blaming Him. Lightening did not strike me; as I kept bugging Him, I began to see ways out of the challenges I've faced and to see good come out of bad. No, not all my prayers have been answered the way I originally wanted them to, but I have grown in the grace and mercy of God.