An unanswerable question

[Chad32]

To believe that, you'd need to prove that god exists, that's he's good, that any source can undeniably prove what he wants, and that there is no other alternative to worshiping him that would get you anywhere. Of course the bible makes these claims, but it doesn't prove anything. In fact much of what is in it has been proven to be wrong or just incomprehensible.

If it's good enough for you, then fine, but it isn't good enough for most human beings, through no fault of our own.

Well I'm certainly not going to force you to believe the Bible. God, however, demands that you do not make Him out to be a lier.

"Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar." (Rom 3:4)

Thanks. It just that I don't find the bible reputable at all. It's just written by people who claim divine inspiration, that has been edited, revised, had things taken out and put in, and just about everything you could do wrong with it. Not to mention that the whole cornerstone of the christian faith is pretty faulty. There are older stories about people who were born of virgins and rose three days after they died, the authors that spoke of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus got their facts mixed up, and some things were mentioned that demonstrably didn't happen or were not recorded by sources outside the bible.

As far as Yahweh goes, I can only judge him by his actions. Some judge him to be the ultimate good, and some don't. Some say he's incomprehensible and impossible to understand, but still say with certainty that he must be right and good and just, despite actions that would horrify most modern audiences.

It is telling that the worst flaw you can supposedly have is pride, and the worst sin you can commit is speaking against him. Individuality must be stripped in order to belong.