Originally posted by 7ate9Oh no!? 😳 You're going to throw me into a pit with beautiful, naked asexual woman and take away my ability to physically satisfy myself, leave me there to suffer for eternity? :'(
no, you would not! i know cause i'm Jesus, and i know what you love and hate. this pit i'm going to lock you in is what you hate, and i'm going to throw the key away forever.
Now, that's cruelty. Any God (or son of his) doing that is really, really bad. And certainly no friend of mine. 😞
Shame on you! ðŸ˜
Originally posted by 7ate9My indictment of the Biblical God as being cruel is more linked to scripture than any modern-day events, or what people might do in His name.
yeah, what you are saying about God being unnecessarily cruel i believe is totally wrong. it is people who draw links between what happened then and then doing it now, feeling justification in God's eyes.
More specifically thinking of events such as Passover, the Flood, the story of Job, etc.
-JC
Originally posted by ChurlantYour "indictment" is based on a bad premise, and faulty research.
My indictment of the Biblical God as being cruel is more linked to scripture than any modern-day events, or what people might do in His name.
More specifically thinking of events such as Passover, the Flood, the story of Job, etc.
-JC
Originally posted by FreakyKBHMy "premise" is based on fairly solid ground, actually. I have no interest in debating your personal faith, however, which is the argument you are attempting to create. You are more than welcome to view scripture however you see fit, but I am more interested in an objective perspective and analysis than one rooted in dogma.
Your "indictment" is based on a bad premise, and faulty research.
-JC
Originally posted by ChurlantDifficult for some to believe, but it is possible to base personal faith on objective perspective and critical analysis. Dogma, however, is foundational, regardless of belief.
My "premise" is based on fairly solid ground, actually. I have no interest in debating your personal faith, however, which is the argument you are attempting to create. You are more than welcome to view scripture however you see fit, but I am more interested in an objective perspective and analysis than one rooted in dogma.
-JC