God., Whats your relationship with him? Options

[bl1nkz8f2n]

just a curious question. but i recently started going to youth, and going on trips like to lakes with all my youth friends and i dont know, the stuff lately has been making me think. what do you guys think about being "christian" or believing?

[*suddenly she*]

it's pretty amazing that a gift like that can be given for free.

i think of God as being a helping friend beside me all the time unless i decide that i don't want him there anymore, which won't happen.

[sammi rules you]

i guess this isn't really like the debate, just a general question..

i'm an atheist, and i don't believe in God.

[inthemudhole]

At this point in my life, I do not have an opinion on this subject at all. I was forced into a Catholic religion and I'm forced to go there every Sunday and most Wednesdays. I didn't choose it, so I guess in return I really do not have an opinion on 'God.'
I believe there is something there, I guess, but I don't know what to think of it.

[xldubaliciousx]

I don't go to church or anything. But I'm okay with people who do. Except when it feels like they're pressuring you to be like them.

[bl1nkz8f2n]

I don't go to church or anything. But I'm okay with people who do. Except when it feels like they're pressuring you to be like them.

yeah, i didnt go to church at first either, i started going with my best friend and we have a blast cause its all teens...but lately its been making me think. im not one of those people who like DONT CUS and DONT HAVE SEX and im not hecka religious but...i hate being pressured in to that stuff

[yupimchuck]

I dont believe that there is a god.

Theres just no possible way.

[yeseulx3]

He's always there for me.
sometimes, He seems like my only support in life.
praying to Him makes me feel better about myself...

it all depends on your religion.

[bl1nkz8f2n]

thanks everyone!!
later loves <3

[*mipadi*]

I respect those who following a religion, but I don't believe any gods exist. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm comfortable with my beliefs.

I just find it hard to swallow religion. People have believed so many things over the centuries of human history, that I cannot be convinced that the Christian God is the God, for one thing. I have other reasons, but that fact alone makes me wonder.

[me1issaaaa]

I'm a Christian, born & raised. I don't go to church, however. I'm going to start soon.

Basically, I love God with everything I am. He gives me strength. He gives me love. He gives me the abilities to do whatever I choose to do in this precious thing called life.

Though, it does kind of bother me how people always believe every little thing was planned out by Him. I do believe he has things planned, yes, but not every little thing. So many people just sit and let life pass them by because they think everything has been planned for a reason - but if you don't go after what you want, if you don't take chances, what's the point of living?

I don't know. I guess, basically, I have a healthy relationship with Him. I tell him everything, but I'm not to the point where everything I do is based upon what I think He'd think of me or whatever. I guess I'm just not very religious.

[timeflies51]

Technically speaking, I'm Jewish (as in I still have to go temple, sunday school, etc), but I have agnostic beliefs.

As in I believe that the answer to the existence of God, whether he/she exists or not, is unknown. I don't think there's enough evidence to prove that God exists or doesn't exist.

But honestly, when I did believe in God, I pretty much only wished for silly things during silent prayer in services.

[Chii]

i believe i have a good relationship with god, i ask him to help me out and when he helps me, i feel that i have to be a better person to show him that i'm thankful since i don't buy into the bible crap.

he doesn't grant my every wish so that helps me stay grounded and appreciative.

[aera]

like touch my monkey, im an atheist. i do not believe in god.

[Ballpointpencil]

God is my buddy. :P I tell Him quite a lot, and he helps me get through tough times (and gives me forgiveness when I mess up). He's awesome.

[FailedSense]

God is a figment of imagination. Sort of. Maybe. Eh, who knows.

[girlpower65]

I believe in God. I've gone to church since I was little, gone to church camp since i was old enough, and a couple days ago i started reading the Bible for fun. its quite interesting, actually. im learning a lot. but anyway. if there isnt a God, then how was the universe created? how did it get here in the first place?

[sheepy]

he's a big impact on my life. when i feel lonely i just pray.

[whywasisostupid]

im not religious. at all. ive never been taught that there is a god or not.
im buddhist.

[lbjshaq2345]

,Jun 13 2005, 4:57 PM]I dont believe that there is a god.

Theres just no possible way.

how is it not possible 50 cent got shot NINE times and lived and it actually helped his career he sounds better now than he did b4 thares miracles everyday how can thare not be a god?

[literemix24]

Jesus is my homeboy. Gods good. Thats what I grew up with. God's made a big impact on my life. He's so amazing, always was and always will be.

[banthisaccountno...]

I believe in God. Don't go to church or pray or anything like that, though. But I'm still a Christian.

I'm like the last Christian of my friends, because they're all trying to "rebel" against their parents by changing religions. But they won't admit that they're rebelling. I grew up a Christian, and I'll die a Christian.

kthx

[*stephinika*]

i've been in catholic school since kindergarten but yeah...i'm a baptized catholic, but i'm an agnostic - i don't believe in a god, don't believe there isn't a god. *shrug*

[sammi rules you]

how is it not possible 50 cent got shot NINE times and lived and it actually helped his career he sounds better now than he did b4 thares miracles everyday how can thare not be a god?

...what? are you trying to say that he lived because he was such a good christian?

yes, that's why his lyrics are all "come here bitch blahblah let me take your clothes off and pull down your underwear blahblah i'll sex you so good"

oh yes he was definitely saved by god.

you know, more incredible things have happened to people who aren't christians. it's all coincidence.

[xlaydee_v]

i love God. he's amazing and words cannot simply describe. and although these people don't understand now.. they will eventually and regret that they didn't before.. omg i have so much too say but i cant just use words. but i love him. i really and truly do.

[megan_x3]

I dont believe in God. I believe in Buddha. But recently, I really think that God is someone that I should be praying to everyday to protect my family and myself from harm and danger. God is someone that I can look upon on when I have trouble that I need help on. God is someone that I love ...

[sweetdreamsx3]

Agnostic <--

[CrazayChristian]

I'm in a very close relationship with him.

Somehow everytime I have a problem it's only helped when I pray. It's amazing how much I've gotten after I've asked him for help and he's come through for me in someway or another. He's helped me, my friends, my family, and just people I've never met before. It's been awesome.

And people let's not have this be a "ZOMG UR LIEK WRONG CUZ BLAH BLAH BLAH" state your opinion, don't bash on others for thiers ^_^.

[V_TEK]

I used to go to church but quit... Some how one day like 4 months ago, i met this one guy and I asked him questions about God. He answer them then he convinced me to go to church. My friend said "do you want to be saved?" I said yes so just believe in him 100% and give all your heart to him. Then suddenly my eyes have a Lil bitty tears and i felt really good. It felt like I've met an old friend again after i got saved. It felt like a burst of energy is in your body.

But then i quit going to talk to that one guy at church..because i now have to work on Sundays. I felt terrible and especially on Sundays for some reason... Felt so depressed... Now and then every Sunday comes i wanna cry again.. I think he left my life..because I'm ignoring him. I don't know if he's real or not but it seems like a holy ghost was in me..

[[x]Mari[x]]

I'm Christian, and most of my family is very religious- My aunt, my cousins, my grandmother... But at home, we don't pray before meals, and we don't go to church, even though sometimes my mother will make me go around easter or my birthday.

But I do believe in God. I pray everynight, for my family, for my friends, and for people going through hard times. I don't read the bible very much, but I love the book of Exodus, and the Prince of Egypt, which is based on the book of Exodus.

I have Jewish family members, and... I learned a little Hebrew. (Although it was a song, so I guess it doesn't count much.)

I also look forward to going to Heaven someday, which I *hopefully* and *probably* will. ^^

[enyceXaddiction]

i believe in god i use to always makea prayer at night lols

[mocassinsx29]

God isn't only a Christian thing.
Anyways....
It's not really like a relationship, I just think that maybe there's a God out there but if there is I don't think he's really a helpful being or some almighty power. The gift of life comes from sperm + egg, ierno...

Okay, there's definitely something out there, just maybe not God.

[lbjshaq2345]

...what? are you trying to say that he lived because he was such a good christian?

yes, that's why his lyrics are all "come here bitch blahblah let me take your clothes off and pull down your underwear blahblah i'll sex you so good"

oh yes he was definitely saved by god.

you know, more incredible things have happened to people who aren't christians. it's all coincidence.

im sayin he was saved cuz God has a purpose for him

[*RockizLife*]

I used to go to church but quit...  Some how one day like 4 months ago, i met this one guy and I asked him questions about God.  He answer them then he convinced me to go to church.  My friend said "do you want to be saved?" I said yes so just believe in him 100% and give all your heart to him.  Then suddenly my eyes have a Lil bitty tears and i felt really good.  It felt like I've met an old friend again after i got saved.  It felt like a burst of energy is in your body. 

But then i quit going to talk to that one guy at church..because i now have to work on Sundays.  I felt terrible and especially on Sundays for some reason...  Felt so depressed...  Now and then every Sunday comes i wanna cry again.. I think he left my life..because I'm ignoring him.  I don't know if he's real or not but it seems like a holy ghost was in me..

^And you have to hold on to that feeling It's the BEST feeling in the whole world, and no body can tell me it's "all in your head" or "it's all your imagination." It's humanly immpossible to feel that much joy and happiness. And also, once you ask God into your heart, he never leaves! He would never just forget about you. I promise.

Yes, just like any other issue in life, you can't judge unless you yourself have felt that feeling. Like I said before, that feeling is humanly impossible to attain on your own. So no one can tell me it's all in my head unless they themselves have actually experienced it. There truly is a God and a Holy Spirit. I am a Christian, but I don't judge others who aren't. That's not my job. My job is to try and save as many of those who aren't as I can because I love everyone and I don't want them to go to hell. It's a shame how so many people have turned their backs on God, but I don't dislike them for it. I know I'm not the the Pope or nothin, but I try and thats all God asks of me. And when I slip up, no matter how bad, He will forgive me. And for those of you who say Christians are weak because they can't make it on their own are crazy. It takes alot more to face your stubborn human pride and ask for help then to continue lost. Not trying to preach of anything, just thought I'd explain alittle why I'm a Christian. And if your not, thats fine

I was studying buddism for school, and I noticed there's a few buddists in here. I like buddism alot, it's a very peaceful and kind religion but if buddism was founded on the basis of finding your inner self and not following any God's ect. then why do you follow Buddah? Not trying to offend anyone, just wondering

[whomps]

I don't believe in God, but sometimes I think about how it would be like to actually believe in him/her/whatever. Like to pray. And stuff. I guess?

[lovescream]

I don't believe in God. At all. I used to pray and believe in him, but when I do pray, nothing happens. Everything just gets worse.
And, um, yeah. >.>;
I stopped believing him. I also have another explanation on why I think he isn't real, but that'd turn into a debate..

[momo33]

Well.. In my life... God is just awesome! God is SO real. I was born a christian, and as first I thought it was okay... Like God comforts me and I tell all my worries to God, but than I realize that I was taking advantages of God. I was taking his mercy and grace for granted. Coming back to God feeling sorry and once I get what I want, I left God again. I must admit that being a christian is really hard. Trying to overcome temptations, not taking things for granted, reading the bible, trusting God, etc... Yet everytime when God is please with me, I tends to get very happy. Althought there'll always be more difficulties in life, but it really doesn't matter. God knows everythings and will always stay faithfull, all I got to do is to put my trust and everything else in him. Which is not as easy as it sound.

Christianity is not really a reglion, is a relationship and a life style.

[LOVE machine x]

my moms a biochemist...
my dads a biochemist...
lol
my parents believes in evolution obviously
so no i dont believe in god
but i also hate the idea of your so called "loving savior" sending someone to hell for falling in love.. just because its the same sex.

[demolished]

i dont believe any god even though i'm a buddhist. i believe a speical spirit is helping me out cus that spirit knows i'm depressed.

[mouse_3k]

bad. I believe in him and all but I dont pray and I quit church...I lost most my faith after first love left me so yah...

[iheartjohn]

God has helped me through many hardships and blessed me with so many things. So yes, you can say that my relationship with God is pretty good.

[cookieskater2]

He's always there for me.
sometimes, He seems like my only support in life.
praying to Him makes me feel better about myself...

it all depends on your religion. 

Yes, same here. Jesus is my homeboy, lol.

[[x]Mari[x]]

I also have another explanation on why I think he isn't real, but that'd turn into a debate..

Oooooo... sounds interesting. Go ahead. Debates are good.

[DisneyPrincessKa...]

i'm down with God. i don't go to church often, in fact i hardly ever go. i recently started reading my Bible though and everytime i ask Him for something He pulls through one way or another.

He's there. If I were to die tomorrow I don't think I would be spiritually ready, but it's getting there.

He's opened my eyes a lot. cool guy

[aznangel4eva]

my relationship w/ god is kind of like a roller coaster...
eh. like, its not as good as I'd like it to be all the time....

[dani41790]

Well i'm catholic and I have a really strong relationship with god. I always love going to church and helping out there since I always learn new things and yeah..

[LA_MORENA]

...what? are you trying to say that he lived because he was such a good christian?

yes, that's why his lyrics are all "come here bitch blahblah let me take your clothes off and pull down your underwear blahblah i'll sex you so good"

oh yes he was definitely saved by god.

you know, more incredible things have happened to people who aren't christians. it's all coincidence.

well. you dont have to be a Christian to be saved by God. God loves everyone..you dont have to be Christian. =]

Anyways..i was born into a Catholic family..but im soon to be baptized as a Christian. i love God period. He has always been there for me.

[kyuubi319]

I honestly don't know at this point in time.
I used to have a lot more faith and such when I was a kid until I guess I realized that the world really isn't all that friendly of a place. There's too much shit in the world and too many people who suffer. A lot of us don't see that because we're fortunate enough, but still, there is. I'd like to think that if there were a God, he'd help those who are in those types of situations. And I guess when I don't see anything like that happening, I lose a bit more faith.

[pinayprincess]

i think its cool... the hard thing about being christian is keeping your promise towards God... i guess ive already broken a few rules [based off my past relationships with my boyfriends]... i dont regret it though, havent gone that far [like 4th base]... the farthest was 3rd.. but anyways, i dont think im going to stick with christianity for long, knowing me... i dont say its a good thing, and i know i will soon regret but thats what i feel, that im going to fade away from my religon

[hopelessxspiritx]

i dont believe in God, im athiest also

[*x____duckii*]

Since I'm an atheist, I don't believe in any god. And since I don't believe in 'God,' he/she/it has no effect on me.

[LaZazn]

Since I'm an atheist, I don't believe in any god. And since I don't believe in 'God,' he/she/it has no effect on me.

I dont believe in god either. Errr...I have my reasons.

...well, whatever makes ya'll happy. =D

[CrazayChristian]

I fell upon a quote today (It's not my quote and I mean no offense to anyone)

"The true atheist is a scholar in every religion, because if an atheist has no knoledge of religion, then they are just a moron"

It's the same concept as "You can't hate someon you don't know" or "Don't knock it til you try it"

[glit_gal]

Believing in God gives me something to hold on to and grasp. It gives me a sense of reality and the feeling that I'm not totally lost and alone. I've been fortunate in my connection with Him, and I know there are people out their who don't believe in a God and I respect them and their ideology. It's just I see things in a different shade than they do.

[*anubis*]

i used to believe in him when i was in elementary school.

then things sorta turned down the wrong path and i remember praying and asking him if he could make things better.

but the more i prayed the worse things got. and i felt like he was ignoring me or neglecting me.

so one day, i shut him out of my life and told myself that i didn't need him anymore.

ever since, i've had like 23459769238745 people try and convert me and convince me to go to their church.

i think it's about choice.

and i don't think i'm right for him.... at least not now.

[ichiban]

i love god and whenever i can i pray to him. sometimes its just telling him thank you for something, sometimes its just to talk because theres no one else that wants to listen, and sometimes i ask him for something.

even though..it sometimes feels like god isnt helping me because god doesnt exactly answer my prayers, i continue loving him, knowing that he had a reason for not answering the prayer yet. but after awhile i just tend to get really confused and wonder if god heard my prayer at all..

although i am a christian, no one else in my family is. my dad could care less about religion and my moms a buddhist. since my family is like that, i dont get to go to church. in fact i havent gone for over a year and i really wish i could go. my mom thinks church has influenced me in a kinna bad way i guess..so yeah. sucks. and since im bored, im just gonna keep talking. when i first became a christian in fourth grade (my aunt converted me, i think), i was..so happy. for awhile, my mom was even christian. things worked out better for me and id read the bible all the time and my mom and i would pray together and things just were great. and then afterawhile.. i kind of grew apart from god. i wasnt praying as much and then my mom stopped believing after some bad things happened to her at church. and then after a year, maybe, i started praying again. but then i never felt that close to god like i did in fourth grade.. it makes me really sad and i wish i never grew apart in the first place. and blehh..things now just suck with friends and family and everything and i just keep praying and hes not answering much of my prayers anymore and i feel like im asking for too much ..so i guess i need to change the way i am..

yyea

[sindeecindy]

I respect everyone's opinion and belief. I don't mean this as an insult or to create a flame war. This is my opinion....

God doesn't believe in me, so I don't believe in God.

[azn hunni xox]

I love Him. When I'm scared, sad, or feel like nothing's going right... he gives me the strength to go on. Just knowing he's always there for me, makes me believe that it'll all be okay. Praying to him, learning about him... makes me feel better

[*Azarel*]

Relationship with God? For the most part, I disregard the fact that He's there. In fact, I question if He is even there a lot of the time. There's not much of a relationship, but whatever's left of one, it's falling apart.

[*wind&fire*]

My reation ship is GOOD!!!

going to christian camp in a few days...

[Xprezsion]

im not religious. at all. ive never been taught that there is a god or not.
im buddhist.

Yea me too.

[Joss-eh-lime]

lots of people try to pretend he isnt there but i know he is. even if things arent going just the way i want them to.


God has been there for me since the day i was born i think my relationship with him is great. I love him so much. I can talk to him when im scared, sad, happy, or tired...

[bebopspike14]

I am a struggling christian. I try to resist temptation (damn you lucifer!) and pray often, asking god to give me the strength to carry on and the holy spirit's guidance in all of my ways. But my life is dedicated to him, and my will is nothing more.

God and I, man, we close. But I am a real bad friend, servant, son, and student. But he'll look after me, that I know. God will not forsake me, even if my faith fails.

And... I have no fear of death because of my relationship with God and his Son. If had to give my life today in his name, I would do so proudly.



It's funny, since I'm chinese... ( well, half, but i consider myself full) you'd expect I'd be buddhist. But no. My faith remains with him.

[myheartxbandages]

it's pretty amazing that a gift like that can be given for free.

this person is very smart.

[crazymonkey1785]

it's pretty amazing that a gift like that can be given for free.

I agree with them!!
i have a GREAT relationship with GOd, I read my Bible everyday, and i talk to him and he talks to me!!! God is my BEST friend, he's my dad, he's my friend, he's everything to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART and i KNOW he loves me, it's not my imagination that he's there!! He's awesome, i've seen people get healed before by GOD!!! it was AMAZING, i love him, i talk to him EVERYDAY!!!! he's everything to me, he helps me, gives me strenghth, and i used to be scared of EVERYTHING until one time someone prayed for me and i got delivered from my fears and i haave NOT been scared since, which this happened last JULY!!! he's wonderful, he's GREAT!!!

[xsweetxcandyx]

i'm an atheist raised buddhist

never believed in god