god - Member Forum - syndication express2024-03-28T22:11:05Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/godWill Terrorism Ever End? The Root Cause of Terrorism Explained in the Biblehttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/forum/topics/will-terrorism-ever-end-the-root-cause-of-terrorism-explained-in-2021-09-10T18:36:19.000Z2021-09-10T18:36:19.000ZTerri Pattiohttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/TerriPattio<div><div id="section1" class="section">
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<p id="p2" class="p2 disableActiveState jsHasHighlightListener"><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the wake of a terrorist attack, you may naturally ask yourself: ‘Does God care? Why do these things happen? Will terrorism<span id="footnotesource1" class="refID"> </span><a class="footnoteLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/end-of-terrorism/#footnote1">*</a> ever end? How can I live with the fear I feel?’ The Bible provides satisfying answers to these questions.</span></p>
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<p id="p4" class="p4 disableActiveState jsHasHighlightListener"><span style="font-size:14pt;">God hates violence and terrorism. (<a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/psalms/11/#v19011005" target="_blank">Psalm 11:5;</a><a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/proverbs/6/#v20006016-v20006017" target="_blank"> Proverbs 6:16, 17</a>) And Jesus, God’s representative, rebuked his disciples when they resorted to violence. (<a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/matthew/26/#v40026050-v40026052" target="_blank">Matthew 26:50-52</a>) Although some claim to commit violent attacks in God’s name, he does not authorize their actions. In fact, he does not even listen to their prayers.—<a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/isaiah/1/#v23001015" target="_blank">Isaiah 1:15</a>.</span></p>
<p id="p5" class="p5 disableActiveState jsHasHighlightListener"><span style="font-size:14pt;">God cares about all those who suffer, including those affected by terrorist attacks. (<a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/psalms/31/#v19031007" target="_blank">Psalm 31:7;</a><a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/1-peter/5/#v60005007" target="_blank"> 1 Peter 5:7</a>) The Bible also indicates that God will act to bring an end to violence.—<a class="jsBibleLink jsHasModalListener jsNoScroll" href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/isaiah/60/#v23060018" target="_blank">Isaiah 60:18</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/end-of-terrorism/" target="_blank">Continue reading here.</a> </span></p></div>Does God Hear All Prayers? Does He Listen?https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/forum/topics/does-god-hear-all-prayers-does-he-listen2020-06-17T20:52:25.000Z2020-06-17T20:52:25.000ZTerri Pattiohttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/TerriPattio<div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Does God Listen to All Prayers?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">God invites people of all sorts to draw close to him in prayer. But does he listen to, or accept, <em>all </em>prayers?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The following video at the link below will answer this question.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/good-news-from-god/draw-close-to-god/video-does-god-listen-hear-prayer/" target="_blank">Click here to view video now.</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I look forward to your comments and thoughts on this subject. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">With everything going on now, some people maybe wondering. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">I can tell you this much, there is HOPE for a better and brighter future. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Terri Pattio</span></p></div>