(April 14, 2012 at 2:20 am)Drich Wrote:(April 14, 2012 at 2:00 am)Cinjin Wrote:Drich Wrote:Righteousness says: it is always a sin to lie no matter what the reason.
Wait ... what?
So you're claiming that all lying is a sin??? Your righteous god can commit genocide on a whim, but I'm not allowed to lie to a telephone marketer?!!? *facepalm*
A French man living in Germany in the 1940's lies to a German SS officer and says that he's not hiding any Jews in his basement. Subsequently, he saves an entire family of god's chosen people, but sins, bringing god's disdain on himself for lying to a murdering brute.
Fuck your god
You seem to be missing a bit of the equation. In that God's righteousness is not/Can not be obtained by our efforts. It is a gift given to all who believe in the atoning sacrifice of Christ.
That means righteousness is still obtainable even if you lie to the German officer to save your friend/family.
How is god righteous if:
1) He condones and encourages genocide
2) He condones and encourages slavery
3) He condones beating slaves to an extent where they die a few days after the beating
And yes, there are bible quotes that say all of these things, and worse. Also, don't go bitching about context, because all of these 3 are despicable no matter where or why they are said or done.
