Why does God hate amputees?

There have been some threads recently concerning websites that claim that God hates [insert something not deserving of being hated here].

Here is a web-based book that delves deeper into the issue. It asks a plethora of straightforward questions and takes a common sense approach in order to arrive at some possible answers:

http://whydoesgodhateamputees.com/

I hope this will shed some light on the subject and yield at least a small portal into that mysterious, confounding, inexplicable mind of God.

Cheers,

Surely it's because he can't nail them to the cross like he did his son.

Originally posted by LemonJello
There have been some threads recently concerning websites that claim that God hates [insert something not deserving of being hated here].

Here is a web-based book that delves deeper into the issue. It asks a plethora of straightforward questions and takes a common sense approach in order to arrive at some possible answers:

http://whydoesgodhateampu ...[text shortened]... at least a small portal into that mysterious, confounding, inexplicable mind of God.

Cheers,

I would recommend reading 2 Sam. chap 9 on the record of Mephibosheth.

Originally posted by checkbaiter
I would recommend reading 2 Sam. chap 9 on the record of Mephibosheth.

I would recommend not reading anything you recommend.

Originally posted by LemonJello
There have been some threads recently concerning websites that claim that God hates [insert something not deserving of being hated here].

Here is a web-based book that delves deeper into the issue. It asks a plethora of straightforward questions and takes a common sense approach in order to arrive at some possible answers:

http://whydoesgodhateampu ...[text shortened]... at least a small portal into that mysterious, confounding, inexplicable mind of God.

Cheers,

I perused this website for a minute or two, and it seems to be flogging a dead horse IMO. I think you should research (or at least find) a clear explanation between the old dispensation (old testament) and the new. It seems to be a common occurance in this forum, that the old testement (esp the mosaic law) is used for a whole lot of nonsensical argument.

Originally posted by Halitose
I perused this website for a minute or two, and it seems to be flogging a dead horse IMO. I think you should research (or at least find) a clear explanation between the old dispensation (old testament) and the new. It seems to be a common occurance in this forum, that the old testement (esp the mosaic law) is used for a whole lot of nonsensical argument.

The reason why such arguments seem nonsensical is because the OT is the most ridiculously absurd thing ever. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire.

I think you should research (or at least find) a clear explanation between the old dispensation (old testament) and the new.

No. The point is not that I need to research esoteric ways to make the OT seem vaguely coherent in certain arbitrary and forced contexts; rather, the point is that the OT, as written, is beyond salvaging.

Originally posted by howardgee
Surely it's because he can't nail them to the cross like he did his son.

Classic!

Originally posted by howardgee
Surely it's because he can't nail them to the cross like he did his son.

Blame God for your own sin. You'll get nowhere. Each time you sin you are nailing him to the cross again. He endured the cross so that you and I can be forgiven our sins. And that is how you thank him???

Originally posted by LemonJello
The reason why such arguments seem nonsensical is because the OT is the most ridiculously absurd thing ever. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire.

[b]I think you should research (or at least find) a clear explanation between the old dispensation (old testament) and the new.

No. The point is not that I need to research esoteric ways to ...[text shortened]... rbitrary and forced contexts; rather, the point is that the OT, as written, is beyond salvaging.[/b]

As you wish... Your mind's made up, it seems. Then just don't argue as if from a balanced perspective.

Originally posted by Halitose
I perused this website for a minute or two, and it seems to be flogging a dead horse IMO. I think you should research (or at least find) a clear explanation between the old dispensation (old testament) and the new. It seems to be a common occurance in this forum, that the old testement (esp the mosaic law) is used for a whole lot of nonsensical argument.

I did some research. Jesus said that not one letter of the Law should pass
away. I also researched the criteria for the New Covenant listed in Jeremiah
and noted that they weren't entirely fulfilled by Jesus.

So, why is it that you don't keep kosher?

Nemesio

Originally posted by Halitose
As you wish... Your mind's made up, it seems. Then just don't argue as if from a balanced perspective.

Does a balanced perspective entail entertaining rational & irrational views simultaneously?

LJ's comment on finding esoteric justifications reminds me of the vapour canopy theory you dug up.

Originally posted by Halitose
As you wish... Your mind's made up, it seems. Then just don't argue as if from a balanced perspective.

I am not sure what you mean by "balanced perspective." Unfortunately, the OT speaks for itself. Does "balanced perspective" mean keeping my mind open to the mystical powers of secret OT decoder rings? Does it mean chalking up every generally unpleasant or confusing thing to the "mysterious ways" of God?

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Does a balanced perspective entail entertaining rational & irrational views simultaneously?

LJ's comment on finding esoteric justifications reminds me of the vapour canopy theory you dug up.

Vapor canopy theory? Sounds intriguing.

Originally posted by LemonJello
Vapor canopy theory? Sounds intriguing.

Take a look through the skeptic's hammer thread, slipping down page two...

Originally posted by Nemesio
I did some research. Jesus said that not one letter of the Law should pass
away. I also researched the criteria for the New Covenant listed in Jeremiah
and noted that they weren't entirely fulfilled by Jesus.

So, why is it that you don't keep kosher?

Nemesio

I'd be very interested in those findings, if you'd like to post them sometime...