Man's morality

[Tonus]

Do you understand the purpose of an analogy?

Yes. I am pointing out a significant flaw in the one you used.

Using a parent/Child analogy in this instance compares God's Authority to dictate rules to his children that may not apply to Himself. The content of the rules and how they apply to our social structure is not being examined, because it does not apply unless one first accepts the authority of God.

But neither exists in a vacuum. If you are going to make the comparison, I think it bears noting where it breaks down.

what are you talking about? Have you never read the parable of the prodigal son?

The prodigal son could have formed an army, marched to his father's home and taken it by force, killing any who barred his path, including his father. Humans cannot do this to god.

You do know the parent child dynamic I used did not orginate with me correct? Jesus first used this example.

A flawed concept remains flawed regardless of who originates it.

Not by our deeds, which is why Christ died. Because He died and we accept why He died we can take on the 'perfection' of Christ. When I stand before God my sin and short commings are not seen. Chirst's works are seen in place of mine. Therefore I become perfect as He is perfect to the Father.

When Jesus said those words (Matthew 5:48) he was specifically referring to individual thoughts and deeds (Matthew 5:1-47). I don't see a context in which he would have been referring to his ransom sacrifice.

Actually the role of 'father' in man mimics the role God the Father has.

I would hope not, considering how he treats his children!

Maybe because He clearly states that not all are His Children. Christ makes this distinction in 1/3 of the parables He tells.

Oh. So he's either the loving father or the abusive step-father? That's almost a slight improvement, I suppose.

Take a step back and try and look at this from an objective perspective. God is a Father, who protects and Loves His Children. Not all are His Children. Therefore should He be required to 'protect/love' Those who hate and look to do His children harm? Would you welcome in to your Home to care for and even love some little monster looking to prey on your kids?

God massacred a lot of people in the Bible, and it does not appear as if all (or even most) of them were seeking to harm his children. Some were simply defending themselves from invasion by those children, and not the other way around. I don't see how this explanation holds up.

I guess you haven't bother to read any of the other post concerning this. the vast majority of what you bring up here has been discussed two or three times already.

I'm sure it has. DeistPaladin had suggested a topic with links to such discussions in the past but it was not well received. I have no qualms if people dismiss my questions by saying they've been answered; that's just life on the interwebs. I appreciate that you answered anyway.