does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

08/12/04

[Rachel B ?s]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

[Rachel B ?s]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

[VRWCmember]

I bet there are some opinions about why newbies who sign up today to post inane one-line vanities don't last long around here.

[Americanwolf]

No Comprende?

I see bunnies and pancakes in you future.

[VRWCmember]

Does anyone have an opinion as to whether Rachel is smart enough to know how to use proper capitilization or punctuation?

[VRWCmember]

[BibChr]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

No idea. You'd have to ask those who believe in "god."

Now God, on the other hand — the living God and Father of Jesus Christ revealed in the Bible alone — "needs" nothing at all. It is we who have all the needs. To read how He has met those needs, and how to avail yourself of what He has done, closely consider How Can I Know God?

To check out the "why," I commend to you Why I Am (Still) a Christian.

Dan
Biblical Christianity web site
Biblical Christianity message board
Biblical Christianity BLOG

[fishtank]

Your post needs more cowbell.

[NeoCaveman]

[trisham]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

Hmmmmm. Would you mind expounding on that?

[Laura Earl]

See all those funny shapes & symbols surrounding the letters on your keyboard? They are your friends.

[dighton]

“There is no zot but Zot, and the Viking Kittens are its prophets.”

[darkwing104]

Because we're on a mission from God...

[Americanwolf]

. What are you referring to when you state the term intermediaries?

[mrs tiggywinkle]

Welcome to Free Republic.

Why did you find it necessary to make your first post, a thread? You could have easily asked the question on an existing thread in the religion category.

BibChr offered a good beginning for you, if you're truly interested in an answer to your question.

[b4its2late]

[No_Outcome_But_Victory]

Hmmm.. you might be a tasty snack!

[Shryke]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

Because it says so in the God manual.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Ask these folks, they're obviously more spiritual than I am.

[Tijeras_Slim]

What are you referring to when you state the term intermediaries?

Heavenly game wardens. Kinda like cherubs, but wearing khaki.

[Quester]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries ?

The short answer is that God doesn't need intermediaries.

He chooses to work through intermediaries (at times) ... very similarly to the way that we (humans) do.

Have you ever asked anyone to deliver a message for you (like the postal system) ?

Sometimes it's the preferred method.

[Publius6961]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

Because the perverts and deviants see this as a tool to attack religion and pave the way for "acceptance"?

Will never happen.
Twenty five years ago, they were humbly begging for tolerance; that is all I am willing to give them, otherwise, back in the closet!

[Americanwolfsbrother]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

Um because of idiots like you maybe?

[Publius6961]

Shoulda voted for two burqhas instead!
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[Grampa Dave]

[dansangel]

[Americanwolf]

Nice touch there....Heavenly Game Wardens! :)

BTW -- can you mail me a buck now..I have to go refill the soda I just spilled from laughing so hard.

[Grampa Dave]

Poster Girl and Girly Boy of the Boomer Generation!

[the invisib1e hand]

He doesn't. We do.

[thecanuck]

While perhaps not up to standard in form, placement or timing, an interesting question nonetheless.

While I would like to hear from those with far greater understanding than myself, I assume since God blessed us all with free will, were he to come to us all directly before we have committed to him we would be less likely to exercise that will. Of course Adam and Eve did have direct contact and chose unwisely and that had great implications for all humanity, which may in itself explain the disconnect for nonebelievers.

Those of us who know Him, don't rely on intermediaries although there is value in meeting in His presence with those who are knowledgable of and can teach about His Word.

[darkwing104]

does anybody have an opinion on why god needs intermediaries

What is your opinion?

[Conspiracy Guy]

Because He gave us free will. Please use a capital G next time.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I'm thinking, no!

[Conspiracy Guy]

I'm thinking, no!

[mrs tiggywinkle]

There was no need for you to FReepmail me with your response.

Did you check out BibChr's post and follow the links? Excellent information.

[VRWCmember]

Rachel,
You probably don't feel very welcome based on the response you have received from us. That is due to two things: (1) the only post you have made is a vanity thread on the day you signed up, and (2) your post was a rather confrontational question that would tend to evoke a strong response.

At this point, you can engage in conversation or you can go away. As you should have seen by now, there were a couple of serious responses to your question from folks willing to engage in discussion with you. If you are interested in discussion, I hope you will engage in a keyboard conversation with them out in the open for all of us to see. If not, then this probably isn't the forum that you are interested in. Either way, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. I hope you find THE answer to your questions, and I hope you find that answer in Jesus Christ.

[.45MAN]

I just figured that it was one of the lesser god's and then they would need intermediaries

[.45MAN]

The uninformed need to know!!!!

who are these god's?

[Conspiracy Guy]

Could be.

[mhking]

Because Thor also throws lightning, and needs something to do...

[johniegrad]

10 for the vanity post. There is a not-so-subtle attempt to engage in Catholic bashing by indirectly suggesting that Catholics pray to statues, saints, etc.

[dansangel]

Good response.

Now check this one out:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1297016/posts

[Grampa Dave]

Why does the devil work through intermediary trolls like you?

[anniegetyourgun]

Yep - it's useless alright.

[darkwing104]

Are you going to reply?

[Zavien Doombringer]

Hmmm, could you expound on your question?

Either you are asking a queston looking for a real answer, or you are being "cheeky" and are making a statement provoking an arguement, vindictively accusing one of standing as God judging you.

If it is the later, you are a Troll.

If you are a troll, I stand as a intermediary for the "Mod".

Here is your answer...

[weegee]

[weegee]

If you are not a Christian, you may also want to Ask The Imam just so you don't come off as a bigot.

Of course you can expect to find a fatwa called so you might want to lie about which country you are from when you submit your question to them.

[Darksheare]

Please elaborate.

Your question does not have enough information.
Why are you asking about intermediaries?
What is your purpose?

Tell me what you have heard, and we shall try to piece together what your question really is.

[Scythian]

1st Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.

Let me explain, Jesus said if you ask anything in my name it will be given to you. When we go to God, we must approach him in Christ Jesus, who was sinless, for God cannot look upon sin, so, we can go boldy to the throne of God if our lives are covered, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Don't waste your time praying to saints or even to Mary, pray to the One who can help you.