I need help

[unguided]

Unguided,
Do you believe in God? Do you believe someone created all there is?

I believe that something happened. One of my passionate interests is science, I wish to become a physicist one day. But Yes something had to have created the universe. I do not know what though. I want to believe that it was God and he is out there. But in my mind I feel like I need proof or anything that is truly a sign.

 

[unguided]

Unguided, probably everyone, if they are honest with themselves, have to question what they believe. For some it's easy to accept that Christ is the Savior, for others, total rejection.

Somewhere in my early 20's late teens, I started to have doubts about God myself, to the point I was pretty much agnostic. At some point, I realized I had to sit down and decide for myself what I believed. Not what my parents or friends believed, but what I believed. I got down to the nitty gritty, and realized that yes, I still believed in God. However, I wasn't so sure about Christ. So, what I did was ask God to show me the truth. That if Jesus was truly His Son, truly the Savior, then to show me, reveal it to me. I did get my answer.

Unguided, we can tell you everything in the world to try and persuade you to believe in Jesus, but you have to decide for yourself. Ask yourself this, how did this world, the universal itself come into existence. If the Big Bang theory is correct, then where did the matter come from. If you decide God created the Universe, then you need to ask yourself, is Jesus the Messiah, the one God sent to save the World. If He is, then ask yourself, are you willing to go before a Holy God, rejecting Christ?

I've been reading about the universe and such quite a bit and science believes that the universe could come without a creator, like God or a god. They believe very much that there isn't even a god, some do say that the universe could have a creator but not one that created humans, just kind of kick started the big bang and then natural selection and stuff happened. I'm not a scientist so I can't really argue that but I don't just believe whatever they say. I want to believe in my heart that he is there, but my mind won't let go of the idea that I can't just blindly believe.

And it could very well be our universe did have a creator. But what if it was a different god, I'm so afraid of being wrong. The thought of going to hell because I chose the wrong god is ludicrous to me.

I realize I may be difficult in my comments but its because I want to know the truth. I want to see it.

 

[unguided]

Following up with what Miss Criss has said, I have a friend who is pagan and he always felt that there are contradictions constantly in the bible, until one day someone finally pointed out to him that some of the things that are often quoted in our society to have come from the bible really don't! So he decided he wanted to know for himself what the bible truly and fully says. He's in the middle of that now. Keep reading! The bible often revisits passages and talks about them again later.

I've prayed before and felt nothing, but found later that my prayer was still answered! Sometimes our prayers are being answered already and we just don't realize it until much later!

Keep reading! There are a lot of amazing things in the bible! And sadly it gets misquoted. Bless you!

The contradictions I have heard of and seen in the bible, this is just my opinion based on some scriptures and others words, do not make it seem as though the god of the bible is very nice and loving or possible.

Some scriptures say god can be seen and heard and other scriptures say good cannot be seen or heard. Or that he is tried and rests and others say god is never tired and doesnt rest. I dont know if these are taken out of context but to me they just cause doubt in my mind.

 

[unguided]

Unguided, probably everyone, if they are honest with themselves, have to question what they believe. For some it's easy to accept that Christ is the Savior, for others, total rejection.

Somewhere in my early 20's late teens, I started to have doubts about God myself, to the point I was pretty much agnostic. At some point, I realized I had to sit down and decide for myself what I believed. Not what my parents or friends believed, but what I believed. I got down to the nitty gritty, and realized that yes, I still believed in God. However, I wasn't so sure about Christ. So, what I did was ask God to show me the truth. That if Jesus was truly His Son, truly the Savior, then to show me, reveal it to me. I did get my answer.

Unguided, we can tell you everything in the world to try and persuade you to believe in Jesus, but you have to decide for yourself. Ask yourself this, how did this world, the universal itself come into existence. If the Big Bang theory is correct, then where did the matter come from. If you decide God created the Universe, then you need to ask yourself, is Jesus the Messiah, the one God sent to save the World. If He is, then ask yourself, are you willing to go before a Holy God, rejecting Christ?

But what kind of loving God would send you to a place of eternal torture because you weren't given evidence of his son?

I want to understand his reasoning for the things he does. Why does he create us to endure pain and then send us to heaven or hell based on a life so small and miniscule that our actions are almost entirely caused by others' actions upon us. Or send someone to hell because they just cannot believe because they are predisposed do a different way of thinking. Like me, I feel like I need proof. Evidence. Just a shred.

 

[ijustwanttheTruth]

But what kind of loving God would send you to a place of eternal torture because you weren't given evidence of his son?

I want to understand his reasoning for the things he does. Why does he create us to endure pain and then send us to heaven or hell based on a life so small and miniscule that our actions are almost entirely caused by others' actions upon us. Or send someone to hell because they just cannot believe because they are predisposed do a different way of thinking. Like me, I feel like I need proof. Evidence. Just a shred.

do not worry about that. God is just. He is more just than any judge on earth. no one dies without a chance to know who jesus is. some have dreams. some have visitations. some get a vision right before they die. god NEVER lets someone slip into the flames of hell without them being offered the opportunity to know Jesus. we can't see everything that goes on. but there are countless testimonies. and trust me. He is fair.

God will give you what you need to trust him in the perfect amount of time.
there is enough Grace and time apportioned for each of us to know him.

 

[violakat]

I've been reading about the universe and such quite a bit and science believes that the universe could come without a creator, like God or a god. They believe very much that there isn't even a god, some do say that the universe could have a creator but not one that created humans, just kind of kick started the big bang and then natural selection and stuff happened. I'm not a scientist so I can't really argue that but I don't just believe whatever they say. I want to believe in my heart that he is there, but my mind won't let go of the idea that I can't just blindly believe.

And it could very well be our universe did have a creator. But what if it was a different god, I'm so afraid of being wrong. The thought of going to hell because I chose the wrong god is ludicrous to me.

I realize I may be difficult in my comments but its because I want to know the truth. I want to see it.

Unguided, You are not being difficult at all. You are confused. Ask God if He really exists. There is nothing wrong with that, especially since you want to know the truth.

From what I've seen in your writing, I think you really do believe that a god does exist, but hesitant to accept this fact because, as you have said, what if you are wrong. Well, what if you were right? What if a million other things? All these what ifs are whats really confusing you and not allowing you to accept one thing or another.

And as for scientist not accepting a god that created humans, I wonder how many of them refuse to believe because they know if there is a God, they are accountable to Him for their actions? And how much science is out there that really does point to a God of Creation? There are a few sites that I can point you towards, that actually does look into this. If your interested, I'll message them to you. (And anyone else that's interested.)

 

[violakat]

But what kind of loving God would send you to a place of eternal torture because you weren't given evidence of his son?

I want to understand his reasoning for the things he does. Why does he create us to endure pain and then send us to heaven or hell based on a life so small and miniscule that our actions are almost entirely caused by others' actions upon us. Or send someone to hell because they just cannot believe because they are predisposed do a different way of thinking. Like me, I feel like I need proof. Evidence. Just a shred.

Actually all of creation itself is evidence. Look at your hand, how many fingers do you have? How many fingers does your neighbor have? What is the average amount of fingers most people have?

Look at your face. Why is it so similar to your parents face, yet there are some slight differences?

Look at the trees. Why does all roses have similarly shaped leaves? Why do all crepe myrtle's have similarly shaped flowers.

All of this is based on order. Can order come out of chaos?

As for God sending people to Hell. Does He send them to Hell, or do they choose Hell because they refuse to bow down to a Holy God, refuse to accept His plan of Salvation?

We forget that humans choose to disobey a Holy God. A God so Holy that sin cannot even be in His presence. The following passage shows that even the Angels had to cover themselves up in the very presence of God, because He is so holy.

"(1.) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. (2.) Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. (3.) And one cried to another and said: “ Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!” (4.) And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. (5.) So I said: “ Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts.” (6.) Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. (7.) And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “ Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” (8.) Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “ Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
Isaiah 6:1-8

Also, if you noticed in verse 8, God sends people to others, to reveal His Word to them. God does not want us to be left in the dark. Instead, He wants you to know who He is. Those who truly want to know Him, God will find away to reveal Himself to.

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This is actually an addendum from my previous posts. One of the sites that I was mentioning, I personally know the man who operates it. He used to be an Atheist. One day he set out to debunk Christianity and prove evolution, but instead became a Christian because of all the evidence that abounds.

 

[Snackersmom]

^^^^When you're on, you're ON, Miss V-KAT

Unguided, you need to give God an ultimatum. Tell Him that you will accept Him if He will reveal Himself to you. Because that is the only way to end your doubt. Nothing we say can end it for you, God will have to show you Himself. "Base your faith not on the winsome words of men, but on the power of God alone" I love your honesty, but you need to take that honesty to God. He will not be offended, I promise . And, don't worry, He is very just. He will reveal more of His character to you after you level with Him and accept what He shows you. I'm praying that you will do so!

 

[unguided]

Actually all of creation itself is evidence. Look at your hand, how many fingers do you have? How many fingers does your neighbor have? What is the average amount of fingers most people have?

Look at your face. Why is it so similar to your parents face, yet there are some slight differences?

Look at the trees. Why does all roses have similarly shaped leaves? Why do all crepe myrtle's have similarly shaped flowers.

All of this is based on order. Can order come out of chaos?

As for God sending people to Hell. Does He send them to Hell, or do they choose Hell because they refuse to bow down to a Holy God, refuse to accept His plan of Salvation?

We forget that humans choose to disobey a Holy God. A God so Holy that sin cannot even be in His presence. The following passage shows that even the Angels had to cover themselves up in the very presence of God, because He is so holy.

"(1.) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. (2.) Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. (3.) And one cried to another and said: “ Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!” (4.) And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. (5.) So I said: “ Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts.” (6.) Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. (7.) And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “ Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” (8.) Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “ Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
Isaiah 6:1-8

Also, if you noticed in verse 8, God sends people to others, to reveal His Word to them. God does not want us to be left in the dark. Instead, He wants you to know who He is. Those who truly want to know Him, God will find away to reveal Himself to.

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This is actually an addendum from my previous posts. One of the sites that I was mentioning, I personally know the man who operates it. He used to be an Atheist. One day he set out to debunk Christianity and prove evolution, but instead became a Christian because of all the evidence that abounds.

From what I've learned about physics, our universe is possible to occur naturally. I don't see the way they explain it as chaos. An unimaginable amount of particles just bursting out into nothingness and over millions of years the particles intertwine in a sort of cosmic symphony and the mixtures make clouds that mix together at vast speeds and then slow down to create solid formations or stars and galaxies. I think space is the most beautiful thing in the world one can observe. It really calls to me. But these ideas make me think maybe a god is not needed and I don't want to believe that. And then you have all sorts of paradoxes or thought experiments that make the doubt so much worse.

I've prayed many a nights asking God, BEGGING God to come into my life, and the only thing that happens is I find nothing and it grows a void inside of me. Then I see the universe and science and it almost speaks to me like its showing me the secrets of the universe no one has ever seen.

 

[TheAristocat]

From what I've learned about physics, our universe is possible to occur naturally. I don't see the way they explain it as chaos. An unimaginable amount of particles just bursting out into nothingness and over millions of years the particles intertwine in a sort of cosmic symphony and the mixtures make clouds that mix together at vast speeds and then slow down to create solid formations or stars and galaxies. I think space is the most beautiful thing in the world one can observe. It really calls to me. But these ideas make me think maybe a god is not needed and I don't want to believe that. And then you have all sorts of paradoxes or thought experiments that make the doubt so much worse.

I've prayed many a nights asking God, BEGGING God to come into my life, and the only thing that happens is I find nothing and it grows a void inside of me. Then I see the universe and science and it almost speaks to me like its showing me the secrets of the universe no one has ever seen.

If you're referring to the Big Bang Theory that was first proposed by Georges Lemaitre, a Catholic priest I believe. In fact when I read the account of Genesis it very much resembled the Big Bang because in that Theory light is the first appearence of the known universe just as in Genesis. I'm more of a philosopher than a scientist, but I wouldn't mind hearing the concerns you have about your faith.

 

[Snackersmom]

I've prayed many a nights asking God, BEGGING God to come into my life, and the only thing that happens is I find nothing and it grows a void inside of me.

I'm glad that you want God to come into your life, unguided, but you need to ask Him who He is first. You wouldn't ask a girl to marry you without at least finding out her first name, right? Well, you need to ask God what His first name is. So many religions claim that they are of God, yet they contradict each other, and they can't all be right. Ask God to show you the truth, THEN accept Him into your life. When my dad did that many years ago, he told God that Jesus was his last choice, but that he would accept even Jesus, if God Himself would reveal the truth to him. And He did! God wants to come into your life, but you need to ask Him to reveal Himself to you first. He doesn't want blind followers, and you don't seem the type to blindly follow (which is good ).

 

[ChristianVegan]

Satan is so hating that you are getting GODLY help, GOOD!!
He wants you to be lost, and as your user name is unguided.
I would definitely recommend continuing to come to this site
and attending the Bible Study that is offered here.
You can go to my church Victory Christian Center (which is such a blessing)
http:// www.victory.com and watch our services!!
we are a non-denominational church.
Dont allow the devil to stop you from receiving all that God has for you
He wants to do so much with your life!!
He does exist and He does love you and watch you to call out His Name.
God Bless You, I will be praying for you.

 

[mrpower]

I believe that something happened. One of my passionate interests is science, I wish to become a physicist one day. But Yes something had to have created the universe. I do not know what though. I want to believe that it was God and he is out there. But in my mind I feel like I need proof or anything that is truly a sign.

hey man... youve got a tough one here... especially because your scientific mind... a query though... you want to be a physicist... hardcore mathematics involved yes?
Consider, many mathematic principles for the far out experimental formulas are based on assumptions to make the rule work (in some cases they don't even fit with other rules, but work within themselves), even if they can't be proved, the mathematician allows the assumption to function as a truth in order to solve the equation. The solving of the equation proves the assumption.
"I believe so i may know"... it's the theme of much in scripture. It starts with a belief in something unknowable in order to see the end result of the equation. Hardcore science and religion have much alot in common.
Remember, I believe so i may know. Search in that frame of mind, I think it will help.

Blessings my friend - Daniel

 

[needsadvice]

Wow good point, Daniel.

hey man... youve got a tough one here... especially because your scientific mind... a query though... you want to be a physicist... hardcore mathematics involved yes?
Consider, many mathematic principles for the far out experimental formulas are based on assumptions to make the rule work (in some cases they don't even fit with other rules, but work within themselves), even if they can't be proved, the mathematician allows the assumption to function as a truth in order to solve the equation. The solving of the equation proves the assumption.
"I believe so i may know"... it's the theme of much in scripture. It starts with a belief in something unknowable in order to see the end result of the equation. Hardcore science and religion have much alot in common.
Remember, I believe so i may know. Search in that frame of mind, I think it will help.

Blessings my friend - Daniel

 

[unguided]

hey man... youve got a tough one here... especially because your scientific mind... a query though... you want to be a physicist... hardcore mathematics involved yes?
Consider, many mathematic principles for the far out experimental formulas are based on assumptions to make the rule work (in some cases they don't even fit with other rules, but work within themselves), even if they can't be proved, the mathematician allows the assumption to function as a truth in order to solve the equation. The solving of the equation proves the assumption.
"I believe so i may know"... it's the theme of much in scripture. It starts with a belief in something unknowable in order to see the end result of the equation. Hardcore science and religion have much alot in common.
Remember, I believe so i may know. Search in that frame of mind, I think it will help.

Blessings my friend - Daniel

That is true of many of the far out experiments. But many other scientific experiments do not use that math. They use formulas that work, like E=mc^2. I find things like evolution to be true. Many people don't believe it because its just a theory but those people don't really know what a theory means. But from studying such theories I find it contradicts with the bible and what creationists say that the bible says. How can I take what the bible says when evolution shows to be true thus far?

 

[TheAristocat]

That is true of many of the far out experiments. But many other scientific experiments do not use that math. They use formulas that work, like E=mc^2. I find things like evolution to be true. Many people don't believe it because its just a theory but those people don't really know what a theory means. But from studying such theories I find it contradicts with the bible and what creationists say that the bible says. How can I take what the bible says when evolution shows to be true thus far?

Unguided, people don't look at fossils and say, "Them sure are dead." They make a number of assumptions about them based on their current knowledge of universal laws. Even then you have conflicting theories like micro evolution and macro evolution and people arguing either side today. A theory is not truth. A law is truth.

Take for instance the naive claim that if we can see a star's light from three billion light years away then that must mean that the universe is at least three billion years old. It makes sense to a child, but that's because a child doesn't know about Time Dilation as it relates to the Big Bang.

I'm not especially an advocate for a 6000-year creation since there is no such claim in the Bible, but the history of mankind seems to have only existed for a handful of thousands of years. But then again there are gaps in the genealogical records. I don't propose millions of years be placed in between ancestor and descendant, but you're making a number of assumptions that are destroying your faith.

Take my mind for instance. It is so open to possibilities (because I know that I know so little) that I sometimes can't recognize seeing a truth that I already know because I assume it might be different than the truth I know. If that made any sense... But I've noticed some other people are okay with making these assumptions that help them to cope with daily life. But assumptions and preconceptions don't belong in an environment where you're really searching for definitive proof of the truth. And that definitive proof, I can tell you, will never come in your life. So you're going to have to take a few things by faith as well. If you want to take godlessness on faith then go ahead. If you want to take God's existence on faith then that's great.

 

[violakat]

That is true of many of the far out experiments. But many other scientific experiments do not use that math. They use formulas that work, like E=mc^2. I find things like evolution to be true. Many people don't believe it because its just a theory but those people don't really know what a theory means. But from studying such theories I find it contradicts with the bible and what creationists say that the bible says. How can I take what the bible says when evolution shows to be true thus far?

Unguided,

Much of what evolutionists try to use as evidence has often been debunked. The following link is a website that scrutinizes the evidence that evolutionists say proves evolution. The admin of this particular website was once a staunch atheist and firm believer in evolution. In his attempt to disprove Christianity, he became converted.

ReDirect

Take a look at what he has to say.

 

[Siberian_Khatru]

Thing i find funny about most people pointing out bible contradictions, they love to spend all their time running around pointing them out, but rarely do they take the time to investigate the accusations.

I agree entirely. Your friends are most likely not well versed in Scriptures or their underlying meaning. It's too bad they don't believe, and even more so a shame that they have attempted to sway you.

As for your take on Church, I think it's safe to say that religions/denominations are an institution. And who wants to be in an institution?

But seriously, although the Church has good intentions, the idea is to simply develop a relationship with the Lord. How you go about doing so is up to you. That's not to say you can disregard His teachings because you think that's not how your relationship rolls, but to each their own on affairs of spirituality and the heart.

If I may, I highly suggest reading a book known as The Shack. It definitely helped me reaffirm some things and got me out of a major stupor about a year ago; you could go so far as to say it was the catalyst for me being saved.

". . .because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." (John 20:29)

Best regards!

 

[unguided]

Unguided, people don't look at fossils and say, "Them sure are dead." They make a number of assumptions about them based on their current knowledge of universal laws. Even then you have conflicting theories like micro evolution and macro evolution and people arguing either side today. A theory is not truth. A law is truth.

Take for instance the naive claim that if we can see a star's light from three billion light years away then that must mean that the universe is at least three billion years old. It makes sense to a child, but that's because a child doesn't know about Time Dilation as it relates to the Big Bang.

I'm not especially an advocate for a 6000-year creation since there is no such claim in the Bible, but the history of mankind seems to have only existed for a handful of thousands of years. But then again there are gaps in the genealogical records. I don't propose millions of years be placed in between ancestor and descendant, but you're making a number of assumptions that are destroying your faith.

Take my mind for instance. It is so open to possibilities (because I know that I know so little) that I sometimes can't recognize seeing a truth that I already know because I assume it might be different than the truth I know. If that made any sense... But I've noticed some other people are okay with making these assumptions that help them to cope with daily life. But assumptions and preconceptions don't belong in an environment where you're really searching for definitive proof of the truth. And that definitive proof, I can tell you, will never come in your life. So you're going to have to take a few things by faith as well. If you want to take godlessness on faith then go ahead. If you want to take God's existence on faith then that's great.

But scientists use a very precise dating scheme to date these fossils. The oldest living fossil is the stromatolite, being over 2.7 billion years old. So the earth is at least that old, and there have been fossils dated back as far as 3.5 billion years old. Heres a quote from wikipedia on the big bang (I know wikipedia isn't the best source ever but I'm sure that this thread is locked and only certain people would have access. "Based on measurements of the expansion using Type Ia supernovae, measurements of temperature fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background, and measurements of the correlation function of galaxies, the Universe has a calculated age of 13.75 ± 0.11 billion years." I don't see why scientists would lie to make it contradict what creationists are saying since science has said this before creationism even became an issue for them to try and contradict.

No one ever says that light from a star 3 billion light years away means that the universe is 3 billion years old, it just means that light that we see now from that star took 3 billion years to reach earth. It makes sense. It takes about 8 minutes for the light from the sun to reach earth.

And I don't see the problem with micro evolution and macro. I think most people can understand micro evolution and see it to be true. Small changes within a species. Like every generation of a family each new child from its descendents carries some same traits and a small bit changes. Very small. But isn't macro evolution just the vast changes of many micro evolutions over a long period of time? These are the things that are confusing. I have seen debates where Christians will accept micro evolution but not macro. When one begets the other, I don't see how that is possible.

I am not making a decision yet on what I believe as far as a higher power goes. I pray many times a day, I am trying so hard to understand, but the universe around me seems to have a different view of things I am trying so hard to believe. I wonder sometimes what if I just can't accept it? What if I never receive a for sure sign? How can I believe with the way my mind is adept to think and accept?

I am grateful for all of your responses and I am hoping for something that will make me question myself. In the mean time I still pray and read the bible looking for an answer. Thank you.

 

[unguided]

Unguided,

Much of what evolutionists try to use as evidence has often been debunked. The following link is a website that scrutinizes the evidence that evolutionists say proves evolution. The admin of this particular website was once a staunch atheist and firm believer in evolution. In his attempt to disprove Christianity, he became converted.

ReDirect

Take a look at what he has to say.

A lot of times people who do not believe evolution are trying to find things they just will never find. I am not saying there has never been a hoax, there has. But many people trying to disprove evolution want to see an ape giving birth to a human. That is just not how it works. That is also not what evolution states. Evolution is a long process. It starts with micro evolution, which many people, even christians accept. Then it is macro evolution. Macro evolution is the major changes of a species which come from the smaller changes of micro evolution within a species over very long periods of times. Hundreds of thousands of years. No one says that people came from apes. Science suggests that apes and humans have a common ancestor. Changes in the common ancestor branched off to two different subspecies. Humans who began to walk upright, and the apes who were more adapt to live in the trees. There is evidence everywhere for evolution.

Please understand that I am not trying to just disprove what you say with things that science has presented. I want to understand the universe. Evolution, to me, seems very rational in the way that it explains itself. Also, many times when people here the word theory they just think it is something that is not true. But that is not how a theory works in science. A scientific theory is something that can be tested and can be falsifiable. If a theory proves to be false in any test that can be held as accurate then it is no longer a theory. In science a theory can mean something that is true thus far. There has never been real evidence to prove evolution wrong.

This is what troubles me so badly in my righteous search. I believe that I am a good person. I don't like lying, I believe it makes anything you say unbelievable and it makes people not want to confide in you or be friends and will hinder otherwise spectacular relationships. I would never steal. I work hard for the things I have and I am grateful for that. I am a very empathetic person. I can understand where people are coming from, and I am very good at seeing things from the other side of the fence. Thats why this is so hard for me. I don't want to believe that God would send me to hell for not believing in him, although I am a very nice person and I do my best never to wrong people. I do these things because we are all human and everyone has feelings and thoughts and a whole spectral range of emotions. I would not do anything to someone I wouldnt want them to do to me. I try to be the best person I can be. Why is that not enough? I want to believe so badly. I pray for guidance, but I find none so far. If I were God I would not send someone like me to hell because they absolutely cannot believe. It troubles me badly. Please keep the responses coming, because I am on a long journey and I very much appreciate the help.