RE: One sentence that throws the problem of evil out of the window.
November 8, 2017 at 10:30 am
(This post was last modified: November 8, 2017 at 11:32 am by WinterHold.)
(November 8, 2017 at 8:51 am)Aroura Wrote:(November 8, 2017 at 5:57 am)AtlasS33 Wrote: I gave my belief about kid suffering:
I said it in a previous topic too about handicapped people; that their disability serves a purpose, and not just a waste of life, caused by a natural "error".
God can cause the death of kids. Humans don't have that right.
You totally didn't answer my question. I'll ask one more time.
Main question: How is it fair that some people, like children, don't have to take the test to get eternal life, while others do?
Also, does god not test everyone? Why or Why not? Also, does god tell you all of this personally, or are you just giving us your best guesses? Be honest.
(I'm assuming you think children have souls and join god when they die, not that they are just props to give YOUR life more meaning, which is kinda what your answer sounds like).
Please try and address my questions, instead of wondering off topic. Thanks.
I didn't see this comment. I went back and searched for it.
The children might not be resurrected. If we said they don't have complete minds, then it's totally legit to say that they are not legitimate judging subjects. I believe that they are a reminder for us all, of how things could've been if we were to suffer like them.
I think it's an interesting question, and I didn't think in depth about it before. But if I guessed, then the people are a property of God; that's why he refers to us with "slaves" in the Quran. As his slaves; we are his property, so he can create some to act as decorations; a reminder for the rest. That makes the test get glued and manifests.
God is a scary being. When I think about a God that created everything, and perfect in everything, I tend to think he is also perfect in shock and awe. He is that scary. He is the example of perfect mercy and beauty too.
He is everything.
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(November 8, 2017 at 8:53 am)LadyForCamus Wrote:
@Atlas
There is a difference between one's personal beliefs, and what their religious doctrine states. You can say, 'you aren't really following Catholicism then, if you don't believe what the doctrine and holy texts say, and that's a separate discussion. But you don't get to tell someone what they do or don't personally believe.
No; there is none if the person is considering the doctrine to be a personal property.
I say it a lot and almost in most of my comments: "It's my own; personal way; I don't talk in the name of all Muslims".
I don't see CL doing that.
What you're saying, LFC, is a very basic and cunning way to dodge criticism: like hey; the bad are them! not me, don't criticize me! I'm different !!
Don't hide, don't dodge, and take responsibility for your choice of belief. That's all I ask. But hanging to a broad cliff like that to escape possible criticism, is just wrong and quite hypocritical.
