i'm surprised that so many people think this song is saying "there's no atheists in foxholes" more or less, that seems like the typical christian response -- overlooking, ignoring, or denying that God had any part in causing anything bad, and we all know that isn't true (well, those of us that have read one of the hundreds of translations of a "bible" and aren't brainwashed).
I see it more as God being a powerful bully who starts wars, famine, fires, floods... and people not laughing at him because he put them in a situation that isn't funny.
You're right to point out that the Bible shows God to be the ultimate cause for everything that happens. But it also points to people's selfishness, etc. as the more immediate cause. If no one was selfish, there would be no violence, for instance. And why would God delight in wars, famines, etc., only to tell his people to go give their lives to serve the victims of these things (which he does)? Just some thoughts.
Thanks for your post, and beautiful song, eh? ( :
You're right to point out that the Bible shows God to be the ultimate cause for everything that happens. But it also points to people's selfishness, etc. as the more immediate cause. If no one was selfish, there would be no violence, for instance. And why would God delight in wars, famines, etc., only to tell his people to go give their lives to serve the victims of these things (which he does)? Just some thoughts.
Thanks for your post, and beautiful song, eh? ( :
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that...
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that the truth is that you were right all along, then great. If you find something more, then that's also great. Either way, I'd like to hear about it and I'm sure a lot of other people would too.
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that...
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that the truth is that you were right all along, then great. If you find something more, then that's also great. Either way, I'd like to hear about it and I'm sure a lot of other people would too.
i'm surprised that so many people think this song is saying "there's no atheists in foxholes" more or less, that seems like the typical christian response -- overlooking, ignoring, or denying that God had any part in causing anything bad, and we all know that isn't true (well, those of us that have read one of the hundreds of translations of a "bible" and aren't brainwashed).
I see it more as God being a powerful bully who starts wars, famine, fires, floods... and people not laughing at him because he put them in a situation that isn't funny.
You're right to point out that the Bible shows God to be the ultimate cause for everything that happens. But it also points to people's selfishness, etc. as the more immediate cause. If no one was selfish, there would be no violence, for instance. And why would God delight in wars, famines, etc., only to tell his people to go give their lives to serve the victims of these things (which he does)? Just some thoughts. Thanks for your post, and beautiful song, eh? ( :
You're right to point out that the Bible shows God to be the ultimate cause for everything that happens. But it also points to people's selfishness, etc. as the more immediate cause. If no one was selfish, there would be no violence, for instance. And why would God delight in wars, famines, etc., only to tell his people to go give their lives to serve the victims of these things (which he does)? Just some thoughts. Thanks for your post, and beautiful song, eh? ( :
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that...
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that the truth is that you were right all along, then great. If you find something more, then that's also great. Either way, I'd like to hear about it and I'm sure a lot of other people would too.
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that...
hmmm. This makes sense. I could see how this would work with Regina's song trends but I personally disagree. I used to have the same view about God after studying a bit of the bible and I decided I hated him at a pretty early age, but after studying a lot more of it, my view has changed. I'd suggest looking into both the old and new testament more. Whether it changes your mind or not, I still think it would be beneficial to look into theology with an open mind. If you find that the truth is that you were right all along, then great. If you find something more, then that's also great. Either way, I'd like to hear about it and I'm sure a lot of other people would too.