(January 19, 2016 at 9:19 am)orangebox21 Wrote: I did. What I wrote is different than saying: sin makes known God's mercy and justice, and God's mercy and justice makes known sin, which is the circle you're alluding to. I haven't claimed that God's mercy and justice makes known sin.
No, you're right. Looking back on it, I think I misread one of those two quotes. They were both saying the same thing, but in a different order.
(January 19, 2016 at 9:19 am)orangebox21 Wrote: How do you know God had an infinite number of ways He could have chosen to deal with?
Are you saying that God isn't all powerful?
(January 19, 2016 at 9:19 am)orangebox21 Wrote: What "bad parts" of theology are you talking about and how does mercy explain them?
Basically the existence of heaven and hell at all, plus suffering and evil in this world. The notion of infinite consequences for finite (and only partially informed) decisions.
Strictly speaking, by allowing a person to reach the age of accountability (if the Christian believes in such a thing*), they're allowing the risk that the person could end up in hell.
* The concept isn't actually Biblical, but everyone who isn't a Calvinist seems to at least imply this is the case. And even if Almighty God makes a decision for each and every child, if he were to send even one to hell, you'd be worshiping a capricious jerk.
