Quote:It does not follow from this that God is to blame. Blame the men and women who desire to be called Christians but do not obey Christ's teachings.
This, of course, is always the cop out response. Its not God's fault (never is) its those that "desire to be called Christians...."
Now here's the thing. Take Catholics and any Protestant Church. I have no reason to doubt that each sincerely believes that they are on the right path and the other on the wrong path. Each has adherents that claim communication with God on the matter and each is convinced of the rightness of their case.
Let us assume, for the sake of argument, that neither is attempting to deceive the other - making unfounded claims or even lying. Each is utterly sincere.
At least one of them has to be wrong. Even in the event that God accepts them both they have waged wars on each other on the basis that the other is wrong.
Now with 2 truly believing parties that are so convinced they will wage war to prove it you are saying its their fault? Really?
Gotta be honest here - I don't see how. Even if they are wrong I am certain they honestly believe themselves to be right - enough martyrs on both sides to show their sincerity.
Any way you cut it - its a mess. To me it is simply wilful not to lay the blame squarely at the door to which it belongs.
Kuusi palaa, ja on viimeinen kerta kun annan vaimoni laittaa jouluvalot!
