On Tue, 30 May 2017 10:18:09 -0400 zap calmstorm@posteo.de wrote:
... That is why we humans need God. To point out our flaws and then to help us to correct our actions. Those who rebel against this notion whether they think they believe or not are on shaky ground.
I'd say that we humans need God period, he upholds our very existence every second. Our ultimate purpose is to have a relationship with Him and if we don't then we are not really alive. That's why it's so important to make everyone aware of this need. That's why Jesus' very last instruction to his followers was to 'spread the good news'.
As a christian I have a twofold duty: 1. Help the people around me to understand our most basic human need which is to have a relationship with God and to help them find and build that relationship. 2. Care for the other needs of my 'neighbours', such as food, water, having a home, etc.
The two go together but the first one is the most important because that is what makes the difference 'when we have shuffled off this mortal coil'
(I hope I'm not coming on too strong this time!)
/fuumind