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Losing My Faith In Man...
First, let me preface this by saying that this is going to a bit long and that I'm not highly religious. I always believed that if you lived your life morally and right, God or the cosmos or what have you, would reward you in a way. You would be able to affect people's lives by the way that you live.
So I've lived my life well- I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, engage in pre-marital sex, am always kind, and work hard helping others, however, I'm losing my faith that its all meaningful. It seems to me that people in general are becoming too superficial. There is no more great search for knowledge and truth and TRUE beuty. People don't trust people anymore- always thinking the worst ulterior motive, even when there is none. I feel like I'm fighting a dying battle to keep a little bit of innocence and purity. Am I just being naive thinking that if I keep living my life the way I am, will "reward" me in the end? Am I the only one who feels like this? Am I the only one who thinks that we're not progressing but rather giving in to our most carnal urges? I'm losing faith and I know eventually all the people I help will feel it by the way I treat them. Your input would be appreciated.
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well then if that is what you think that will get you into heaven then you are very wrong see the bible says that you can only get into heaven through jesus wich is very true i think you need to go to church if you don't already and get your self involved and become a christian and don't just go there and do stuff like that really get to know god and let him be your forever friend.
hope i helped
rkgurl13
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Personally, I believe God is trying to get your attention. He's trying to show you that there is more you must do than just be a good person. Unless you have given your life to Christ, all your good works are in vain. However, if you have given your life to Christ and you are going to Heaven when you die, have faith, God promises us rewards in that life. He's warned us that man in naturally evil so of course the world around you is going to be evil but don't give up. The greater evil you overcome, the greater your rewards will be in heaven.
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i'm a christian. and i believe everything the bible says. there is going to be a judgement day in the end. read if you want matthew chap. 24. Jesus is coming back. it says in the bible that you have to be born again(or saved) to enter the kingdom of Heaven. that means you have to honestly ask God to forgive you for your sins. everybody sins everyday no matter what they do. but God is always there to forgive you. have you watched the Passion of the Christ? it probably would a good way to explain what Jesus did for all of us. any questions email me @ farmchick90210@hotmail.com.
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Whether or not there is a reward waiting in the afterlife, you will get one here. Living an essentially good life is a reward all in itself. Just by living that, you have proven to yourself that you are better than most others. You don't give in to impulses and you keep control. I am very pessimistic, and the first to say that our society as a collective whole is nothing but a bunch of fucking morons. You, my friend, are an exception.
Don't worry about what happens after you die. No matter how much soul searching you do, you'll never know the answer until you actually die. Just know that you're leading a good life now, and in the end, that's all that matters.
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well i have an answer for you.If you live your life as a "good person" you can't say youre goin to heaven because you won't.You have to have a relationship with God and get saved to go to heaven.Its not hard it just takes you talking to God from your heart.And if you ever get confused talk to God and read the Bible.
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Those people who don't trust you, can you really call them friends? Don't allow yourself to be manipulated by the world's standards. Live your life the way you want to because if you live your life by what others say then you are not in control of your own life, they are. You are genuine in the fact that you want to help others. Sometimes people try to take advantage of that and if you know the expression "Misery Loves Company" that's where they lie with it. People who are not happy will try to bring other people who are down with them because they don't want to be alone with it. The fact is live your life to the fullest and stick with your beliefs because they are yours. Be true to yourself and I promise that a true person will find you.
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In my brutal opinion, if your just being nice because you think that somehow you'll get something good out of it later, it's not really being nice; it's making a cold, calculated choice to act in your own best interest.
However, I really don't think your only being nice because you want to get a reward when you die.
Perhaps it will help to think of it more like this: I do good things because I want to be a good person. Search for knowledge and truth and beauty because these things are important to you. Find joy both in the search and when you experience them.
There are plenty of other valid ways to look at the situation, some of which are presented by the other columnists, but this is the one I use. I see-saw on wether humanity as a whole is worth it, but either way, I have a personal goal of being a good person, so even if they're not worth it, I should be good.
I hope that makes sense. :)
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Don't give up! That's the problem with society, so many have given up and that's why things have gone downhill. Don't live your life to change the world, just live the best life you can. If your efforts only touch ONE person's life in a positive way, then it's worth it. I applaud you for living a positive life. It's not easy to resist the temptations that we all face everyday, but you've done well so far. Keep it up. I truly believe you will be rewarded in the end.
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Dont give up because someone will really really appreciate someone like you. And will NEED you. You could just keep someone breathing for being that. I dont drink, smoke, steal, or have sex. I am kind and loving. But sometimes i get grouchy (totally normal) And my friends tell me that they admire me (when some have sex, smoke, steal, or drink.) (or even do all) So im sure there are those who admire you for what you are and who you are. So dont let how you are die! I admire you and your just like me!! Keep it real!! -trix
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Pray to God and Jesus, they'll help always!
Always there-
Kels
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You are coming to a realization, if you haven't already, that people can not save themselves. I'm glad to hear that you have steered clear of vises that trap people and that you're kind and help others, but it's only meaningful if you have Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Otherwise good deeds are like filthy rags according to the bible. Jesus will reward you in the end, but you need to turn your life over to Him and serve Him only. There is no other god or cosmos or whatever that will. The world is dying because of sin. The bible says that people will become lovers of themselves. Sounds like you're discoverying that, but God made a way for people (for YOU) to be free - have real peace in the midst of chaos. That freedom is found in Jesus.
You want Truth? Get yourself a Bible if you don't already have one and read for yourself. Start in the book of John which is third book in the New Testament. Take it to heart and I promise you will find the answers you seek.
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You are not going to be judged by the way rest of humanity lives out its life. There are people out there, just like you, who are trying their hardest to live a good life. Some of them are doing much better than others. We have been tainted by the world, and it is up to each individual to live life as it should be lived. Your reward doesn't only come later. Your reward is knowing that God is there for you now among all of these people who aren't trying to live a better life and shine in the brilliance of God's light.
You desperately need to find a church home if you do not have one. Organized spirituality does make you feel better because every one there is rooting for you and also keeping their own flame aloft. If you don't find that, at least join yourself to a group of people who feel the same as you. It is difficult wandering alone in the wilderness without God or anyone else's help.
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I am not super religious either, and I believe that if you "lived your life morally and right, God or the cosmos or what have you, would reward you in a way" too. I don't go to church or try to memorize Bible verses. But I have people in my life that are too strong to be true, and I look at them as my angels.
My second dog, Sparkey, is the first angel I met. He was housebroken in one day and he never (in his whole life) bit anyone. He died last Valentines day from lung and heart cancer. He was seven years old and he had been sick for 2 months before we knew he had cancer. The vet thought he had a serious case of pneumonia that would soon pass. He never showed signs of pain or discomfort.
I babysit for a little boy named Liam, he is my 2nd angel. He is 3 years old and has had 4 near death expiriances. He has been in the hospital on Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. This kid would nevre hurt a fly. When I am babysitting him he will curl up next to me while I read to his baby sister and try to get his 2 older brothers to calm down.
My 3rd angel is my friend Rebekah. She is one of those girls in the "IN" crowd. The in crowd isn't always the nicest groups of people, and they all stick close together to keep from getting stabbed in the back. Not Rebekah! If one opf her friends is doing something wrong she will confront them if they refuse to stop she wll walk away. She had a brain malfunction this summer. She was a skinny little gymnast, but now she needs to take steriods and she has gained a tremendous amount of weight.
My final angel is my new cousin Katie. She was born with a heart defect called tetrology of fallot. The day she was born she had a minor heart surgery that we hoped would keep her alive until she was old enough to handle a bigger surgery. When she turned 6 months she went into a major surgery that lasted for hours. Now she is 1 and she is doing fine. All she has left is a small scar on her chest.
All of these angels pushed themselves to do their best and not complain even though it is not fair that they hve to go through this.
Find the angel in your life and let them inspire you, even if they are 13 years younger or not even human.
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Philosophers have pretty much taken over the concepts of truth and beauty, but I'm pretty sure that /people/ are the same as they've always been. Now, to me, that's a pretty depressing thought, but if the things you mentioned used to exist, they still do and always will(excepting dramatic evolution or extinction I suppose).
Personally, I lost my faith in humans years ago. "Years ago" means three or four, but I'm young. It counts as a decent ammount of time. I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs... haven't found anything to be wrong with pre-marital sex though ^^. I was thoroughly agnostic for about ten years, but recently I've found that I do believe in "something". I'm not sure about an afterlife, but I think that being a good sameritan is definitely worth it, though I can't really elaborate.
One suggestion would be to go through official avenues when helping. Volunteer work and so on... people who are trying to get half are far less likely to think you're up to something.
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