Help????

[lvgrl]

I am not sure if its my age (19) or what, but I seem to be at a point in my life where nothing about the bible or anything that has to do with religon makes sense.

 

If anyone were to ask me what my biggest fear is, it would be talking, thinking, hearing about the evil side of the religon aspect. Like when it comes to spirts, demons, hell, burining there for all eternity, it scares me..Very very bad I get shakey and I usually cry. I dont know why?

 

I think if I could get over my fear then I could begin to understand it more, but Its getting over that fear that seems to be the problem.

 

I cant recall anything that would have put this fear into me. I really dont know?

[Moose]

Personally, I think the Holy Spirit is tuggin' at your heart strings. It may be your age, you're beginning to think about your eternity. I suggest you start by reading the New Testament and learn Jesus' teachings of love and compassion. You'll see that you have nothing to fear if you place your Faith in Him.

 

Let us know if we can help out at all. Believe me, seek and you'll find......you'll have your peace soon.

[Chris777]

Originally posted by lvgrl

I am not sure if its my age (19) or what, but I seem to be at a point in my life where nothing about the bible or anything that has to do with religon makes sense.

 

If anyone were to ask me what my biggest fear is, it would be talking, thinking, hearing about the evil side of the religon aspect. Like when it comes to spirts, demons, hell, burining there for all eternity, it scares me..Very very bad I get shakey and I usually cry. I dont know why?

 

I think if I could get over my fear then I could begin to understand it more, but Its getting over that fear that seems to be the problem.

 

I cant recall anything that would have put this fear into me. I really dont know?

 

You come off as being in a state of confusion, slow down, and get your bearings, I assume from the 1st part of your post, you are familiar with the bible, but, parts of it are confusion to you?

 

and as for the second part, the fear, Aas difficult, as it may be, you should probably elaborate a bit more on it, as well as your situation, before anyone, could give you sound advice.

 

From your post Its not entirely clear where you are coming from

[suegail]

Satan, demons, hell - - none of which has any power to harm you if you place your faith in Jesus. The Bible does assure us that nothing can separate us from the love of God if we have faith that Jesus died to save us.

 

Ask God to give you the understanding you seek and with all my heart I believe He will do just that.

[suegail]

I wanted to edit my previous post, but I went over the editing timeline, whatever that is....anyway, I felt that what I wanted to try to say, I stated poorly by giving the impression that I believe nothing bad can ever happen to you if you are a Christian. I know that's not true. Bad things do happen to Christians, but Satan has no control over our lives if we place all our faith in God. I believe that.

[abry101]

Originally posted by lvgrl

I am not sure if its my age (19) or what, but I seem to be at a point in my life where nothing about the bible or anything that has to do with religon makes sense.

 

If anyone were to ask me what my biggest fear is, it would be talking, thinking, hearing about the evil side of the religon aspect. Like when it comes to spirts, demons, hell, burining there for all eternity, it scares me..Very very bad I get shakey and I usually cry. I dont know why?

 

I think if I could get over my fear then I could begin to understand it more, but Its getting over that fear that seems to be the problem.

 

I cant recall anything that would have put this fear into me. I really dont know?

 

Well, all i can say is maybe this religion isn't right for you. I mean iv'e always known religion as something someone can believe in and guide them through life or beyond. There are other religions out there that don't deal with hell and burning for eternity.

 

My friend had the same problem, (not liking the hell idea), so they turned to more spiritual religions like buddhism.

 

so my advice to you would be explore other religions not dealing with those issues and don't let this fear ruin your whole experiance with religion itself.

 

And if you still want to pursue this particular religion, every time you feel as though you might cry take a deep breath and try to find the good in that religion. OR you might take short breaks in between to help regain composure.

[lvgrly]

Thank you.

[Pocky]

Originally posted by lvgrl

If anyone were to ask me what my biggest fear is, it would be talking, thinking, hearing about the evil side of the religon aspect. Like when it comes to spirts, demons, hell, burining there for all eternity, it scares me..Very very bad I get shakey and I usually cry. I dont know why?

 

I suggest doing some research on the concept of Hell and where and when it originated and how it progressed from religion to religion. Each religion borrows concepts and ideas from other religions and it's interesting to see how religion manipulates existing belief systems. As you study religion the mystery of it all tends to wane and you start to understand that a lot of it is just mythology that's been carried through generations under the guise of religion. A lot less scary when you look at it that way.

[lvgrly]

I am not forsure what it is, all I know is that its really hard for me to understand anything when that fear is just kind of learking around in my head. I dont know if its me just being scared of dying that might affect that. And the fact that my life is not really the way it should be as far as religon wise goes. I could attend church, or practice prayer or something. I dont know...

 

Anyway you guys I gotta run, I am going back home for the weekend its a 10 hour drive, so I will talk to you guys on monday! Have a great weekend.