Every time someone tries to defend god along these lines, he sounds like a really stereotypical mob boss.
"Now, Don Salvatore isn't forcing you to make the shipment. You can do what you want. Just be aware that there will be grave consequences for you if you don't make the shipment, capisce? Have a nice dinner."
Replace "Don Salvatore" with "god" and "shipment" with "love" and you have this new wave brand of Christianity that tries to look nice and legitimate on the surface.
"Now, Don Salvatore isn't forcing you to make the shipment. You can do what you want. Just be aware that there will be grave consequences for you if you don't make the shipment, capisce? Have a nice dinner."
Replace "Don Salvatore" with "god" and "shipment" with "love" and you have this new wave brand of Christianity that tries to look nice and legitimate on the surface.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"