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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It is about faith and belief that there is someone/something greater than us, and greater than this limited little planet we live on. It is a belief that there is a soul and a creator.

Maybe give when he talks to you ask him if he has ever read the New Testament or perhaps Psalms or Proverbs. I will say that if you read that, and feel touched by it, you would have to start to wonder. If i is "literature" it has survived a long time, and spoken to millions of people in a way that reverberates in the hearts and spirits of many. I read the Bible and I am amazed at the way it applies to life--so many years down the road and in such a different world we live in.

All I can say to him is try reading, and see if you are touched. See if you believe. If you want to believe, pray for faith and belief. Maybe toss out the idea that science has changed a lot since biblical times--while God hasn't.

Writer with Flair · ‎08-21-2013

@house_cat wrote:
@Writer with Flair

Not much has changed. Yesterday, I took Mom to have her cast removed from her broken wrist. It's been about three months, so she was glad to have it removed. DH took my dad to the VA for new shoes, because he's diabetic. He can't walk, so they should last a while.
I have a new saying, "A doctor a day keeps the relaxing away". At least one doctor every day this week, though today it's mine! Yippee!

Dear House Cat,

It sounds like you are still very busy taking care of your parents. How great that your mom is on the mend.

I hope the visit to your doctor turned out okay. I know it is a challenge to take care of yourself and to relax when you are having to care for your parents.

Please know that we have not forgotten about you and your folks. Do stay in touch when you come up for air.

Writer

Shop Till you Drop · ‎03-10-2010

Just a little add in. I was not raised in church, but we believed in God and lived doing the best we could possibly do for our family and friends. We were a very faithful and loving family. As an adult I found a bible church that was just right for me and I still attend it to this day. The reason we did not attend church was a belief that my Dad had developed over time. That church was a time to spend with the Lord, not a fashion show of who had the best clothes or the most money, but instead spending time with the Lord. My Dad developed cancer and only lived a short while after he was diagnoised. One day I was laying next to him and said with tears rolling down my cheeks, I guess soon you will have answers to all the questions we have wondered. What will heaven be like, and what happens when we die. He said yes, he guessed soon he would know. He went on to say if I take my last breathe and nothing happens, thats ok. And if I take my last breathe and move on to another place that we believe is heaven, that is good too. My only sorrow I have as I take my last breathe is leaving my family, I feel like my job isnt finished, you still need me. I have tears running down my face thinking about that conversation, but you know what? I believe he is in Heaven, he may not have sat in church o readr his bible, but he did believe and led a very good life and we are better because of what he taught us. So maybe this is how others feel and it is ok, whatever happens in the end.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

My DH's degee is in physics, and one time I asked him if, in general, scientists believe in God. He said yes and said that there were a lot of things that could be measured in other ways, such as a "day". They just believe some things differently, and he never had a problem with it.

redhead65 · ‎05-16-2015

It does not matter to God what this man believes. God created him and understands his every fiber. He has been forgiven by the blood of Christ and is loved fully and eternally, without questions or judgement throughout eternity.

The daughter should just relax about this. God has it covered.

pugvette74 · ‎06-11-2010

I believe when it is your dad's time to pass over he will be with God. I wouldn't worry about him believing or not, nor should he.

Religion and believing in a higher power are two different things. Pray for him to be less anxious and be at peace. I will say a prayer for him as well...

Writer with Flair · ‎08-21-2013

Dear House Cat,

How are you and your folks doing? It has been a while since we have heard from you? Do you feel that you got the answers you were looking for when you first started this post?

Have a good week.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

@redhead65 Thank you so much for your explanation it's the best I've ever heard, what a relief.

scotnovel · ‎12-31-2013

Why do you need to say anything at all to him about this? Perhaps it is more to fill your needs than his. He is as entitled to his beliefs as you are to yours even when his beliefs provide no comfort to you.