Theists, some questions

[henryp]

Likewise, death is a part of that system, so unless god directly intervenes in order to make death occur, god is not directly responsible for it. We call god a murderer for those instances in which god has directly intervened to inflict death.

If you use this argument you can no longer turn to the 'Problem of Pain' argument because you are saying that He is not responsible for disease and hunger or any sort of death (that doesn't come directly from His hand).

In an existence with God, take a step back and look at that reality. The consequences of death aren't particularly bad. Suffering for 'years' in the scope of an eternal existence is fairly meaningless.

Life is (supposedly) 'a gift.' Like a Sony Walkman. If you give someone a Sony Walkman, and it breaks via use or an accident. That's okay. If they stuck the Sony Walkman in the garbage disposal, that's a bit of a jerk move.

I think the idea is supposed to be respectful of the Sony Walkman you were given. Even if you know you're getting an ipod for Christmas.