RE: Theism is literally childish
November 12, 2017 at 9:56 pm
(This post was last modified: November 12, 2017 at 9:57 pm by possibletarian.)
(November 12, 2017 at 9:10 pm)alpha male Wrote:(November 12, 2017 at 8:38 pm)possibletarian Wrote: Now here is the problem we have Neo, Christians love to quote scripture, but when it's quoted back at them use this typical type of vague excuse, that the early church thought Jesus would return in their lifetime is not in question to most scholars .
God is under no compulsion to act according to the beliefs of humans, even his followers or chosen apostles. Jesus said no one knows the time of his return except the Father.
And yet, he also (supposedly) said that this generation would by no means pass away before these things came to pass, in fact he said it often:
“For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done. I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” – Mt. 16:27,28
“Tell us, when will these things be (the destruction of the temple), and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age? . . . This generation will not pass away until all of these things take place.” – Mt. 24:3,34
“If I want him (John) to remain until I come, what is that to you. You follow me!” – Jn. 21:21-23 (According to church tradition, all the apostles except John died before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.)
All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” – Mt. 10:22-23
In Pauls letters even Revelation and the bible (supposedly the word of god) thinks that too.. you see our problem ?
'Those who ask a lot of questions may seem stupid, but those who don't ask questions stay stupid'