Originally posted by @dj2beckerIf he created "Satan" in the full knowledge of what he would do, is that not your god figure directly creating "evil", or did he create "Satan" in the hope that he would choose to be good rather than "evil"?
Sure, same as he did with each of us, that still doesn't mean we don't have a choice.
Originally posted by @dj2beckerFor the nearly 30 years I was a Christian I discovered that - when it comes to how they behave and what they think it entails - Christians come in all shapes and sizes and variations - everything from admirable to infuriating, and from inspirational to tragic. I wasn't inclined to be too judgemental about them. You are sounding like a teenager ~ again ~ who hasn't moved much in the adult world, because you should know this.
For the 30 years you were a Christian did you have any beliefs about what it entails to be a Christian and how a Christian should behave ?
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Originally posted by @fmfI think He created all of us for the primary purpose of love, even if that meant we could choose to reject Him.
If he created "Satan" in the full knowledge of what he would do, is that not your god figure directly creating "evil", or did he create "Satan" in the hope that he would choose to be good rather than "evil"?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerYour god figure created "Satan" for the "primary purpose of love"?
I think He created all of us for the primary purpose of love, even if that meant we could choose to reject Him.
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Originally posted by @fmfI lived isolated from the real world for more than 20 years. So maybe I am almost a teen in terms of experiencing the real world.
For the nearly 30 years I was a Christian I discovered that - when it comes to how they behave and what they think it entails - Christians come in all shapes and sizes and variations - everything from admirable to infuriating, and from inspirational to tragic. I wasn't inclined to be too judgemental about them. You are sounding like a teenager ~ again ~ who hasn't moved much in the adult world, because you should know this.
Originally posted by @dj2beckerWell, as you know, I don't believe your cult story. But, whatever the reason is for your intellectual and interpersonal behaviour, if you have a plan to grow up, I suggest you get on with it as soon as you can. You are not a good ambassador for your religion nor a good advert for the effect it has on a person, at least not in this sphere we share here.
I lived isolated from the real world for more than 20 years. So maybe I am almost a teen in terms of experiencing the real world.
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Originally posted by @dj2beckerHow were you isolated for 20 years?
I lived isolated from the real world for more than 20 years. So maybe I am almost a teen in terms of experiencing the real world.
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Originally posted by @fmfBy growing up you mean I shouldn't disagree with you?
Well, as you know, I don't believe your cult story. But, whatever the reason is for your intellectual and interpersonal behaviour, if you have a plan to grow up, I suggest you get on with it as soon as you can. You are not a good ambassador for your religion nor a good advert for the effect it has on a person, at least not in this sphere we share here.
Originally posted by @dj2beckerNo. What a juvenile retort.
By growing up you mean I shouldn't disagree with you?
Originally posted by @dj2beckerYou are guessing that your god figure created "Satan" for the "primary purpose of love"?
I don't actually know the mind of God I'm just guessing.
Originally posted by @dj2beckerBy "growing up" I mean stop acting like you're a teen in terms your experience of the real world.
By growing up you mean I shouldn't disagree with you?
