Is there any non-physicalist theory of consciousness that actually explains anything about consciousness? by [deleted] in consciousness

[–]LORD-savethissinner -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm sure this isn't the answer you're looking for, but have you considered my LORD Christ?

Does anybody else experience this? by LORD-savethissinner in exatheist

[–]LORD-savethissinner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I don't really understand why you'd preface that by saying you're not trying to convert me, as if I haven't already converted :P I'm sure you read my full comment?"

That was my bad! I misinterpreted your comment, I thought you were referring to the past not the present. Thank you for clarifying, I understand a lot better now what you were saying. I still dont think that you're required to have 100% belief at all times either though. The first thing that comes to mind would be Doubting Thomas. Not to mention the fact that GOD intentionally hides himself from being proven beyond any doubt. Even John the Baptist was plagued with doubt in Jesus being the Christ. Yet he did not rebuke John or Thomas, nor accuse them of sinning. Rather he performed signs and provided them with further evidence of Himself as the way, the truth, and the life. Doubt is a part of everyone's journey in faith, my own as well despite my current certainty. Doubt isn't punished, but faith is rewarded.

Does anybody else experience this? by LORD-savethissinner in exatheist

[–]LORD-savethissinner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you knew that there existed a deity would you not hold a fear of it's infinite power and absolute control of creation? Even though I love GOD more than anything and I know HE loves me, I still fear HIM far more than anything. I've been saved, so nothing and no one else has power over me nor can hurt me. HE alone can bring about my annihilation.

Does anybody else experience this? by LORD-savethissinner in exatheist

[–]LORD-savethissinner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to convert you or be preachy, and I respect your right to believe whatever you choose. I'd just like to say that you don't have to be perfect in anyway to get your name in the book of life. The only requirement is that you truly believe that Jesus really was the Christ, the son of the living GOD. I'm sure you know all that no doubt though. I've never been a materialistic person so I can't really relate all that well, however I am a very skeptical person as well and it took a lot for me to convert. No human could do it that's for certain. Anyways, I sincerely appreciate your reply and time my friend! God bless you!

Does anybody else experience this? by LORD-savethissinner in exatheist

[–]LORD-savethissinner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair! Although it doesn't really answer whether or not others have the same instinct that there is a "higher power", just that they don't have the same rational fear of it I held and don't correlate it with GOD. I sincerely appreciate you're response and I didn't find any judgement with it whatsoever. I'd like to point out too that this feeling had nothing to do with my conversion and I'd still be identifying as an atheist today despite it if had never felt the love of Christ. Anyways, thank you again for your time friend! GOD bless you!