Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tough Questions

These are a good many of the questions texted to Mike as our biggest "God Questions." We'll begin answering them as blog posts on here, and we'll be talking about them Wednesday nights, too. Feel free to add any questions you have or add any input, suggestions, or ideas to any of the questions already posted here.

  • What evidence do we have that God exists?
  • Why does God allow suffering?
  • Was Jesus white?
  • I don't believe in evolution; what proof do we have against it?
  • How do you help a friend realize that their life has meaning, and that they are important to you?
  • What does God look like?
  • I wonder not so much if God exists but why He exists. Can you answer that for me?
  • When is God coming for us or returning?
  • Why is there a bunny for Easter, and why do we paint eggs and hide them?
  • Why is life so complicated?
  • Is predestination true?
  • How do we know He [God] is real?
  • What is the meaning of life?
  • How do you stay connected to Him?
  • How can I hear God speak to me?
  • Am I a bad Christian if I believe in evolution?
And if you need to start a little more superficially...
  • Are you a man or a woman megatron?

That's it for now. We don't want to just answer these questions for you, let's get a little discussive (possibly argumentative?) and work these out together. Check back for more!

6 comments:

J. Byas said...

Seriously. That list is a little overwhelming.

Austin Detwiler said...

Well it's just a list of all we got from everyone. We'll pick it apart one by one, and hopefully everybody will find a couple they like. Feel free to leave some positive feedback though :)

J. Byas said...

Seriously, that list is awesome!

Austin Detwiler said...

Nice, thanks bro! Now how about some input toward some of the questions...

Anonymous said...

I like the list! Some good questions... Now over the next few weeks at Exit 31 midweek we will begin our discussions around these and other questions that our group is asking.

Anonymous said...

how do you stay connected to him?
Pray. Prayer is your way of communicating to God. For many of us, especially those in high school, our spiritual life may feel like a roller coaster ride. You have your highs and lows, but if you stay faithful, continue to pray, and follow his word, no matter what happens, you will stay connected to him.
this song by shane & shane: The answer


i've tried more of me
and i've come up dry
trading You for things
things that go away
my happiness is found in less
of me and more of You
my happiness is found in less
of me and more of You

i have found the answer is
to love You and be loved by You alone
alright! alright! alright!
You crucify me and the world to me
and i will only boast in You
alright! alright! alright!

i'm so satisfied
at the thought of You
growing up in me
covering everything
my happiness is found in less
of me and more of You
my happiness is found in less
of me and more of You

You are, You are
You are, You are
You are, You are
You are, You are, You are

i think it sums up what i'm trying to say to an extent.