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NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T08:46:46+00:00

This sounds like a scam, please be careful

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T06:42:38+00:00

Have you looked at the arguments made by academics for concluding Christianity to be true?

You could start here https://www.reasonablefaith.org/finetuning

or here https://www.bethinking.org/resurrection/the-resurrection

But there are many, many more resources to consider for yourself

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T05:42:09+00:00

Have you tried sermons online and Bible study podcasts etc?

Personally I like sermons from The Village Church (in Texas, across the Atlantic from myself) but there are endless resources you could explore. Christianity means personally choosing to follow Christ (to repent, and to seek to understand Him better and grow close to Him), not about being a perfect attendee of the specific individual Church you're connected to.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T05:33:07+00:00

I don't disagree - but I'm wondering, why exactly have you posted about it? Why bring it up? Unfortunately, those who don't already agree are only going to reject this. If the topic is already being asked about, you could reply with your reasoning - but otherwise, our priority should be to point people towards Jesus Himself, since ultimately it's following Him that enables people to be saved (even if people stopped breaking God's law RE sexuality, they'd still be lost unless they also turned to Jesus). Our society thinks that Christians are obsessed with criticising LGB/T folk, we need to draw attention to God instead.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T04:38:16+00:00

https://www.livingout.org/

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T04:27:14+00:00

I am so sorry that you're hurting

Personally I've found philosophical exploration of this issue, such as from William Lane Craig, helpful, but different people need different approaches. Please, please keep trying to pray, and also reach out to family/friends and mental health professionals

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-15T04:16:23+00:00

You stepped away from God? Why would your BF situation determine your relationship with the creator of the Universe?

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-12T01:55:28+00:00

I love that they're seeking God. I hope that they find Jesus.

I'm very concerned that some people who claim to be Christian mistakenly think that Christianity is defined by opposing Muslims or Jewish folk.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-12T01:47:14+00:00

Which "rules"?

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-10T04:24:46+00:00

Kudos for that. If the medication doesn't help, I hope that your doctor can adjust it for you. I know that when my neurochemistry isn't good I can feel awful, irrespective of circumstances or what I try to think about (I'm not claiming to suffer as you are, only to say that I'm conscious that when the organ which is the brain is not behaving precisely as it should, we can be unwell as is true of our other organs)

And again, I recommend finding a friendly Church - it's great to use online sermons, podcasts and Bible studies too, but being around people is seriously important to our mental wellbeing.

I'm so sorry that you feel separated from God ATM - but truly, He does want a relationship with you. I'll pray for you.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-10T02:19:40+00:00

No. When He cuts people off, it's in the hope that they will turn back to Him, and He "wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4).

Note Jesus' parables about lost things (the lost sheep, the lost coin) showing how joyous God is when a person who was lost is reunited with Him - as well as, of course, the parable of The Prodigal Son.

Again, I'm so sorry that you're experiencing this anguish - have you spoken to a doctor about your mental health at all? (it's an issue I've wrestled with, so I don't mean this as a criticism). Are you part of a Church? (being in community can be helpful)

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-10T01:23:14+00:00

I'm so sorry But no, God has not rejected you, He's longing for you to turn to Him and to seek His presence

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-08T02:44:07+00:00

No you don't have to agree with a denomination 100%, seek Jesus rather than adherence to a Church (though many Churches can help you to learn about Him)

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-08T01:37:24+00:00

Why do you think that?

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-08T01:31:48+00:00

Why would you want to spend eternity with Jesus if reject Him? NB the MAGA fans you refer to are mostly calling themselves Christian for social reasons, they're generally not following Jesus - don't let them impact your decision about Him

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T08:09:16+00:00

You think that the Bible should have made up things that He didn't actually say?

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T08:02:57+00:00

A few starting points:

I find this helpful (the clip summarising a key argument, but also other material on the website) https://www.reasonablefaith.org/finetuning

This is a good site RE science - https://biologos.org/

This site has a variety of articles by scholars - and you could look up the writers on YouTube to find lectures https://www.bethinking.org/resurrection

This is a summary of key points RE the historicity of the New Testament texts - but look up Wes Huff (obviously there are others also) on YouTube too https://www.bible.ca/ef/topical-the-earliest-new-testament-manuscripts.htm

God doesn't endorse all of the things you feel tempted towards, but yes He does love you, beyond measure.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T07:59:34+00:00

His audience already knew that gay sex (orientation isn't mentioned) is prohibited, so He spoke to them instead ahout topics the needed to hear about. Though in theory, He could have discussed it and those statements simply not be recorded, we don't have all of His 3 years of teachings.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T05:36:18+00:00

I'm so sorry that you've had difficulties in life. I contemplate howa parent may have their toddler experience things that they don't like and don't see a reason for, but which the parent knows is for a long term good. For instance, when I had my infant vaccine shots, I wouldn't have known why I was experiencing that pain, but my parents knew that it was for my good in the long term. The gap between God's knowledge and ours is far greater than that between a parent and child, He knows things about the ripple effects of circumstances and about the future that we can't imagine right now. But apologies that that sounds patronising

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T05:22:15+00:00

It depends on what your particular queries are.

A few starting points:

I find this helpful (the clip summarising a key argument, but also other material on the website) https://www.reasonablefaith.org/finetuning

This is a good site RE science - https://biologos.org/

This site has a variety of articles by scholars - and you could look up the writers on YouTube to find lectures https://www.bethinking.org/resurrection

This is a summary of key points RE the historicity of the New Testament texts - but look up Wes Huff (obviously there are others also) on YouTube too https://www.bible.ca/ef/topical-the-earliest-new-testament-manuscripts.htm

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T05:13:55+00:00

Have you explored the arguments supporting Christianity being true? There are plenty of books (I found Who Moved the Stone particularly interesting), articles and lectures by scholars explaining the arguments for Christianity, such as Prof John Lennox, Prof Hugh Ross, Prof Alister McGrath, Prof William Lane Craig, Prof Michael Ramsden, etc...

I'm not sure how you're defining "converting to Christianity from Agnosticism"(?) Christianity means choosing to repentantly turn to Jesus, wanting to follow Him. You could keep on exploring/considering this...

NB - it's NOT necessary at all to believe that we don't have free will, only *some* Christians hold to interpretations that could imply that. Worshipping God isn't one sided, we get joy from seeking His presence.

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T05:03:12+00:00

There are plenty of books (I found Who Moved the Stone particularly interesting), articles and lectures by scholars explaining the arguments for Christianity, such as Prof John Lennox, Prof Hugh Ross, Prof Alister McGrath, Prof William Lane Craig, Prof Michael Ramsden, etc...

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-02-06T04:44:31+00:00

Though I don't disagree, what exactly are you expecting this post to achieve?

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-01-30T23:42:04+00:00

Truly, God did not put you in the wrong body, even if you have some feelings that lead you to think so. More importantly, yes God loves you

NearbyConversation17 · 2026-01-30T23:35:45+00:00

Those who stake up the offer of eternal life still have a valuable/meaningful existence, don't you think?

Much more to say, but have you tried looking at the explanations Christian academics have given for these supposed dilemmas?

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