What if...it's all true?

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What if...it's all true?

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After reading "When No One Else Believed", are any non-believers now inspired by the question of "What if?" What were your beliefs going in, and are they different coming out?
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I have always been stuck in the "What if?" My family is Catholic, I went to Catholic school and even Law School was in a Catholic institution. Books like this, temporarily make me feel like I should return to my family's faith and accept what I believe but I also wonder... Why then?
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I am agnostic, and I can say my belief hasn't been changed after reading the book. It took me a while to get to this decision and the book hasn't done much to change it.
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I am not a non believer but words can move mountains. They have impact on hearts and minds. This book reinforced my believes so it may have planted the seed of doubt in their minds.
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I am neither a believer nor a non-believer, I cannot go to church but I am sure there is a God that watches over us. Sometimes HE thinks someone is worthy of being saved and he performs a miracle. But I do think that you need to be a real believer in order to be worthy...As I am approaching old age, I want to believe, but I grew up as an atheist and it is difficult to get into the routine of praying. To get to the point, I am sure the author deserved a miracle.
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I think, me as a parcial non-believer was impacted by this book, It make me think a bit about this and have some doubts. So, yes, I really think the book change minds and beliefs.
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I think that if I was completely new to faith, maybe it could've changed my mind or outlook. However, because I was exposed to faith all my life having religious relatives, and generally speaking having religious communities around me. I'm an atheist not because of lack of exposure, so it was an inspiring story but it didn't change my views on belief in god.
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I can't remember a time that I didn't believe. I have seen God do many amazing things. I know that sounds hokey. My beliefs are the same now as before.
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I am not a nonbeliever, but I would think that it would give nonbelievers pause and spend some time thinking! Miracles happen every day, we are not always aware of them. After reading this book, I would have to say, if I were a nonbeliever I would certainly question myself after reading the story!
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I am a little stubborn and lazy, if that makes sense, when it comes to believing in God. As a result, I continue to hold the same belief, even after coming across this book.
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I think this would inspire some people to think that way. Tripodo's story is a strong testimony that might touch the heart of readers. I am a Christian, and I was very much encouraged by this book.
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I am a believer and that hasn't changed. Even with being a believer in a way the book has impacted me. I am more inclined to make an effort in growing my faith.
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Post by Ella Oyieko »

In matters of faith, words are so powerful.They cann change the thinking of anyone.In this story , there are evidences of the faith an positive outcomes.Personally, am a believer and i was moved immensely.
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Not believing is also having faith that something does not exist. It's so hard to break someone's belief because it's a long process. So words can change their view, but with time, not immediately.
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Ammarah Azhar Khan wrote: 05 Sep 2022, 07:39 I am not a non believer but words can move mountains. They have impact on hearts and minds. This book reinforced my believes so it may have planted the seed of doubt in their minds.
True. Then the questions formed in their minds will start impacting them gradually. It's a process also.
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