-Removed-I mentioned it in the other thread, and will do so here.
The story of Jesus doesn't begin in Matthew chapter one. Whether Trinity or Godhead, Jesus was there from the beginning, as some form of God. So whatever horrors are in the Old Testament that one believes, Jesus was there.
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-Removed-What's interesting is how most people focus on only the New Testament when discussing Jesus. If there are major issues with the God of Abraham and Old Testament texts, then those same issues are absolutely attached to Jesus as well.
One can't say they're a Christian, and exclude Jesus from being a part of what has been written. Jesus is not the "new and improved God".
Or has He been made to be?
"The new and improved God"..... Jesus?
-Removed-Is there ever any real discussion about whether believers in God are "allowed" to question what's written in the Bible? And not have it considered blasphemy?
At what point can we choose to ignore the verses that seem obviously man made, or aren't consistent with rational thought, and still comfortably feel good about our spirituality?
The message that God loves us, and wants us to obey (the best we can), and will be sanely disciplined for disobedience, is what makes sense. Along with having our best interest at heart, both on earth, and for eternity.
-Removed-I didn't have the time to read through all 26 pages of that thread, but I did read a good portion.
Based on your final post in that thread, it seems you got 2 things:
1) Abuse
2) Being told that the Bible is all factual and God inspired, because it's the Bible.
Doubting the Bible seems unpopular.
@chaney3 saidIt’s unpopular with people who worship the Bible, principally Protestants and Evangelicals.
I didn't have the time to read through all 26 pages of that thread, but I did read a good portion.
Based on your final post in that thread, it seems you got 2 things:
1) Abuse
2) Being told that the Bible is all factual and God inspired, because it's the Bible.
Doubting the Bible seems unpopular.