He mocked Christians for years, then investigated Jesus

[Matthias]

... his evidence is weak.

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A poor response to an atheist

You’ve gone from saying that there is no evidence (see the link for context) to saying there is weak evidence.

Are you certain - because I’m not - that there is nothing left for me to appeal to?

 

[Riven]

Are you certain - because I’m not - that there is nothing left for me to appeal to?

I don't know. I enjoy the psalms, I know that much. If God is real, I sure would like a sign.

 

[Matthias]

I don't know.

Then you should request a registration status change to agnostic and continue examining the evidence.

An alternative. Use a signature that says you are registered as “Christian” but you don’t know if God exists or not.

I enjoy the psalms, I know that much.

That’s a good sign.

If God is real, I sure would like a sign.

Jesus is a sign that God is real.

Do you remember John 3:16 from your school days? I recommend meditating on it if you do.

 

[Debp]

I don't know. I enjoy the psalms, I know that much. If God is real, I sure would like a sign.

Riven can't you see the good and evil in the world? The devil and his forces always fight against God.

Do you know there are many Bible prophecies in the Old Testament that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ? Also in the Bible, God said He would bring the scattered Jews back to their homeland. When that happened in 1948, Christians accepted that as fulfillment of Bible prophecy.

Also there's prophecies in the New Testament. Such as an increase in lawlessness, accursed children, increased earthquakes in the Last Days. Maybe others can add more prophecies.

Years ago I always wondered why the Bible talked about accursed children in the Last Days. Now in these recent years I can understand.

 

[Matthias]

More of a book suggestion rather than a recommendation for you @Riven -



It’s been over 30 years since I read it, and I dislike the title immensely, but it might be what you need at the moment. Better to lean in this direction than to lean in the direction of atheism (which is what you told me recently you’re leaning toward.)

 

[Debp]

@Riven C.S. Lewis was an atheist who became a Christian. His wrote many books but this one is recommended for those struggling with faith I understand.

 

[Riven]

Riven can't you see the good and evil in the world? The devil and his forces always fight against God.

It's hard to tell difference sometimes, truth be told.

 

[Debp]

It's hard to tell difference sometimes, truth be told.

Now Riven, you know that isn't true. I don't want to mention all of the evil things that there are in the world, but there is plenty. Some of it quite horrendous. And on the other side of it, there are still good and even holy things that some people do.

 

[keithr]

I don't know. I enjoy the psalms, I know that much. If God is real, I sure would like a sign.

You should sincerely pray for God to increase your faith/belief. When I did that many months later I was miraculously healed of a back problem at an evangelist's meeting that I went to. When I prayed didn't have the back problem; shortly after the healing I eventually realised that that was how God answered my prayer. I was 100% convinced after that! Of course, He may answer your prayer in a different way, but you won't find out unless you ask God for help.

 

[Matthias]

It's hard to tell difference sometimes, truth be told.

I believe you. There’s a reason why it’s hard for you to tell the difference sometimes.

 

[Matthias]

Okay I will have to get my thoughts together, I didn’t realize this was the non Christian forum

I don’t have any of the “Christians Only” forums open on my screen but I noticed in the “Latest posts” sidebar that you started an encouragement thread in one of them (General Discussion). I went there and read the thread. You’re getting a good response. Well done.

 

[Riven]

Now Riven, you know that isn't true. I don't want to mention all of the evil things that there are in the world, but there is plenty. Some of it quite horrendous. And on the other side of it, there are still good and even holy things that some people do.

I realize they're not like the cartels. I'm not suggesting that. So maybe not evil in the extreme, but telling someone they're going to spend eternity in hellfire is not very nice.

I believe you. There’s a reason why it’s hard for you to tell the difference sometimes.

What do you think the reason is?

 

[Matthias]

What do you think the reason is?

You were a new Christian and not yet properly grounded

@Jericho addressed the reason, generically. I don’t think I could express any more clearly than he did. (Since you think I’m insane, overtaken by mental illness - listen to him.)

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Would you recommend the Christian Newbies forum to a new Christian?

Discussion forums are perilous for new Christians to navigate.