Claiming god is perfect

[*Deidre*]

People back then probably thought that this was the absolute best thing to do. My god is better than your god, so you'd better do what my god says. In fact, it's the worst thing they could have done. Claiming he's perfect, all knowing, all present, and such actually demands that he be held to a higher standard than anything else. It means we can't cut him any slack for things we disagree with in the bible.

No, it means that we can't cut ourselves any slack for things we disagree with.

I agree with this but with the caveat that it still divided people. Well, you are a homosexual, so YOU won't go to heaven. You're in sin. (example) But, God is merciful so he will forgive. Forgive what? Someone who is in love with someone of the same sex needs to be forgiven for THAT? On and on it goes. Christians feeling unnecessary shame because they believe a bunch of supposed ancient texts not backed by any real evidence. If a god exists, why must I feel unworthy in his "presence?"

Christianity breeds division because the Bible teaches that if one is in sin, he/she will not be held in high regard by God. And while trying to strive to live better lives is a positive thing, it causes people to judge others based on how they judge someone ełse's "sin."

All religion actually breeds division whether intentional or not. There's no denying that religious people feel they are superior to those who don't believe, because the Bible even tells them "you are chosen by God."

It just doesn't fit with how I view humanity.

If a god exists, I just don't think he is remotely the character illustrated through the Abrahamic faiths. I imagine a god to be far better than the ogre the Bible makes him out to be. And should Jesus have existed, I believe he died fighting AGAINST religion, why would he want a shrine made for him, people idolizing him? Sounds like the whole "divine Jesus" story was totally fabricated, but a powerful religion wouldn't have taken shape with my "version."