First off, can we all agree that we all have within in us, our hearts? Thought so!! We as humans are at war, within our hearts, spiritually. God has blessed all of us with "free will." Be that as it may, a relationship with God or not, is strictly a personal one. For Jesus, lives within our hearts, if we CHOOSE to let him reside there. And certainly there are those who choose not to let Jesus in. Hence, a spiritual war. We ALL must respect each others choices about what he/she believes, without being judgemental. I do however take issue with those who say, "you use God to help you through tough times, instead of relying on yourself." And, "If there is a God why does he let war, disease, famine, pedophiles, and murderers exist?" First, to be a Christian in this world takes courage. To accept God's will and to do what your heart tells you to, even in not understanding why or how. Christians are walking a narrow road, for there is not many on this road. Non-believers walk a huge high-way, containing all worldly materials, pleasures and possessions. That is their RIGHT, as is my RIGHT to walk the narrow path. Man has brought upon war, disease, famine, greed, corruption, murder etc etc NOT GOD!!!WE must look within ourselves to correct these atrocities. Another thing is that the Bible are God's words interpreted by man over 2000 years. How can anyone say with complete accuracy these words have not been misquoted and/or blatantly incorrect. We can't. That is where FAITH comes in. Simply put, believing in something you can not see, touch or feel. Hell is not burning in a Lake of Fire, Hell is complete separation from God for eternity. In this life realm we make choices using our "free will" We build ourselves spiritually into hopefully the best spirits we can become. When we die and move on to the next life realm, we will be judged and determining our spirtual "maturity" we will be placed with others spirits who are at the same level. And with continued growth be able to ascend to higher spiritual levels. Of course, this is my belief, and I'm NOT trying to get anyone to believe. That is YOUR choice. Lastly, Dan Swano is an artist/musician, who has every right to convey what he wants through his music and lyrics. You can agree or disagree. That is your right. However, my feelings are maybe Dan Swano shared a personal experience with us so that we may look at it and ascertain for OURSELVES what he may be trying to convey. Just maybe Dan is hoping to teach or show us something that he has gone through. To me, that takes courage and is a mark of a true artist with integrity. And we all have a choice, remember FREE WILL. Peace.
Thanks, for that magnificent factual paragraph Bloodsword. I was waiting for one rational piece of great input from this room and now I have it. Thanks So Much. I had to recognize that. Kenneth, you may be at a stage in your life where you think its ok to listen to this stuff. I guess Im guilty of that in the past too. But, Brother.. If I showed those lyrics to my Minister friend these days-He would say throw that in the trash immediately. This is man with not only Doctorates in Divinity and been in the church since childhood. Just trying to help man. I love the story of Swanos relationship, great stuff.
Stilgar, you can believe whatever you want to believe. This man on radio knows everything going on in the world in great accuracy like no other. If believing in only Gods word(The Bible) is narrow minded- in the judgement you referred to me as,. Then Bro you got me. Yes, I am narrow minded in that regard and proud of it. Jesus died for your sins too, and I hope you will use your own "free will" to accept him one day. Your free to beleive in Odin or whoever, but I would be sad because I know its not the way to Heaven. My life has completely changed and I finally have peace my friend. Before it was in turmoil as many on this planet full of sin. Its a life changing experience.
Thanks All! God Bless.
