RE: Problems With The Bible Pt 5 - Sodom and Gomorrah
April 30, 2015 at 8:59 am
(This post was last modified: April 30, 2015 at 9:10 am by John V.)
(April 29, 2015 at 6:35 pm)Mental Outlaw Wrote: Taking a look at some of the problems with Sodom and Gomorrah, Why did God need to send angels to scout the city for him?
He didn't. This is a common error of atheists. That someone does something doesn't necessarily imply that they need to do it.
Quote:Why would God negotiate with Abraham about the people in the city?
To teach Abraham how wicked people are in God's view. Abraham probably thought the people of Sodom were OK. His nephew lived there, and had attained a position of some prominence there (he was sitting at the gate of the city, which from what I've read indicates some social status). Abraham had better knowledge of God and man after this incident.
Quote:Why didn't God keep lot from getting raped? And much more.
Meh, it's easy to ask questions. Atheists like you remind me of my children - when they were 6. Thinking about the questions and looking for answers takes some effort.
(April 29, 2015 at 9:30 pm)Polaris Wrote: (Biblical scholars don't believe homosexuality was the actual sin, but more along the lines of a lack of hospitality)
While some Biblical scholars believe that, I think it's a stretch to just make the blanket statement.
