If God of Abraham is true, then why didnt he use his intelligent design to make a new
June 28, 2017 at 3:18 am
(This post was last modified: June 28, 2017 at 3:22 am by Aliza.)
(June 26, 2017 at 6:35 pm)Godscreated Wrote:
(June 25, 2017 at 12:01 pm)Aliza Wrote: In what sense do Jews use the term "test?"
Christians do believe in testing from God but not as a main reason we were created, I would think the Jews of old would believe the same. The testing would be to better our relation ship with Him.
GC
I disagree with you on this. Jews of old viewed life as being experienced for the purpose of seeking out and enjoying in pleasurable experiences. (It's an oversimplification, but it's still accurate.)
... but even if I'm discounting some obscure, off-shoot, Hellenized Jewish movement who had incorporated darker, pagan elements into their religion, and did believe that life was a "test," then those movements have long gone anyway. And even if I'm wrong about the beliefs of mainstream Jews of old, from which almost all Jews today hail, why would that even matter or need to have bearing on today's views? We live in the here and now, and Jews today see life as the pursuit in finding and indulging in enjoyable things. If it's a test, then the test is to see how much joy you cultivated during your life and not a test to determine where your "eternal soul" will end up.
Christianity and Judaism have almost nothing in common. Sadly, most people don't realize this and we get lumped in with the proselytizers and treated according to however the world views fundamentalist Christians.
(June 26, 2017 at 6:48 pm)Astonished Wrote:(June 26, 2017 at 6:35 pm)Godscreated Wrote: God's creation was designed to have choice so we wouldn't be little robots to play with like some kind of small child would play with it's toys. We were designed to be able to have a loving relationship with Him, if we were only toys why would He have allowed us to know of Him.
GC
Christians do believe in testing from God but not as a main reason we were created, I would think the Jews of old would believe the same. The testing would be to better our relation ship with Him.
GC
Because he's such a petty, jealous, insecure prick that he wants worship and adoration. Anyone, god or not, with that mentality deserves none of what they seek.
Just a friendly thumbs up, Astonished, on your decision to be an atheist. Judaism would be a terrible fit for you. You're in good company, though. Judaism isn't a good fit for most people.
