I've started to learn about pre-destination and that Jacob and Esau, Cain and Abel are examples of how some a chosen to be saved whilst others are doomed.
How does this work with the message of the Gospel?
As I am living my life I see no meaning and its a tough world with no comfort.
Religion, especially Christianity seems to offer a solution but what are your experiences?
Is religion ultimately the salvation even if superficial to a better life?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_atonement
You don't need to believe in the teachings of a 0BC snake oil salesman to work out where you stand in the world and why it might not be as much of a devastating shithole as you perceive it to be, i'd recommend a lot of philosophy instead if that is your drive.
>>867050
>How does this work with the message of the Gospel
The mistranslated and misprinted abomination some protestards use agrees with everything, according to your needs.
You have to be the best christian you can be and have faith Jesus will save you
God set our fates in motion before we even existed
And our job as humans is to love, fear, and obey
People are born sinners, and the overwhelming majority of filthy non believers will suffer for all eternity while we laugh and sing the glories of God nonstop forever
>>867155
>People are born sinners, and the overwhelming majority of filthy non believers will suffer for all eternity while we laugh and sing the glories of God nonstop forever
So people who have never heard of Christianity are sent to Hell? God created some souls for the sole purpose that they be tortured eternally?
