1. It is arbitrary. There are thousands of different version and interpretations and everyone insists their is correct on a purely arbitrary basis.
2. Selective interpretation. The Bible is a metaphor when you want it to be and literal likewise. See #1.
3. Self-loathing and paternalism. "We aren't worthy/we are all damned and I can't do anything on my own" is a hideous way to live.
4. Good thing happens, credit God. Bad things happen, mysterious ways.
5. God allows the devil to exist and that's just fine.
6. Free will is used as an excuse for God allowing the holocaust, child rape, etc. As if it's a fair trade.
2. Selective interpretation. The Bible is a metaphor when you want it to be and literal likewise. See #1.
3. Self-loathing and paternalism. "We aren't worthy/we are all damned and I can't do anything on my own" is a hideous way to live.
4. Good thing happens, credit God. Bad things happen, mysterious ways.
5. God allows the devil to exist and that's just fine.
6. Free will is used as an excuse for God allowing the holocaust, child rape, etc. As if it's a fair trade.
