Bit of Theology Trivia
Lightning is definitely Zeus' schtick.
At no point in the entire Bible did Yahweh even once smite a sinner with a bolt of lightning. Not once.
Yahweh did use other means, including plagues, columns of fire and the earth opening up and swallowing the target. He also used indirect means, like invading enemies to do his dirty work for him. However, not one single bolt of lightning.
Our modern ideas of the Christian god are rooted as much in Zeus as in Yahweh. Just like how Satan is a blend of Pan (goat legged, horned god of passion) and Hades (god of the underworld).
Lightning is definitely Zeus' schtick.
At no point in the entire Bible did Yahweh even once smite a sinner with a bolt of lightning. Not once.
Yahweh did use other means, including plagues, columns of fire and the earth opening up and swallowing the target. He also used indirect means, like invading enemies to do his dirty work for him. However, not one single bolt of lightning.
Our modern ideas of the Christian god are rooted as much in Zeus as in Yahweh. Just like how Satan is a blend of Pan (goat legged, horned god of passion) and Hades (god of the underworld).
Atheist Forums Hall of Shame:
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
