RE: the so fallible Bible
October 10, 2013 at 3:53 pm
(This post was last modified: October 10, 2013 at 3:55 pm by Fidel_Castronaut.)
(October 10, 2013 at 3:43 pm)John V Wrote:(October 10, 2013 at 3:33 pm)Fidel_Castronaut Wrote: I've seen nothing of the sort, just a fairy tale about a character that happens to be described as some sort of a deity.A complex, multifaceted deity. Then you throw that away (assuming you've even read it) over a three-word statement near the end, rather than interpreting that statement in light of all that was said before.
Quote:I don't know anyone who loves everyone unconditionally either.Do you therefore view them as rapists and murderers? If not, why not? Are you saying it's a failure to not love everyone unconditionally? If so, if god exists, shouldn't you love him even if you view him as a rapist and murderer?
Is a person an all powerful deity? I'm wondering why anyone would like something that has the power to love unconditionally but choses not to...especially when the object of its love are the things it created.
I have read the bible. It was a great read. I have a KJV in my bookshelf somewhere.
And really, the god of the bible isn't so complex, or nuanced. Genocidal, though, by your own admission. John says god is love, that's all. I have no reason to doubt the literalism of that statement...well...let's not go there. Your interpretation might be right...then again, it could be a load of bull.