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General questions about the Christian idea of God and love

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General questions about the Christian idea of God and love
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RE: General questions about the Christian idea of God and love
September 14, 2014 at 1:06 pm (This post was last modified: September 14, 2014 at 1:08 pm by fr0d0.)
I think the problem lies with anyone reading my use of the word 'unconditional' to mean that God rewards acts against him. This is clearly not the idea. God loves you if you deserve it or not. He doesn't reward rebellion, and punishes as any loving parent has to. To not correct misbehaviour would be a dereliction of his duty. You will be forgiven if you want it. That's what I mean by it. God cannot withhold his love from those that deserve it, as it isn't in his nature. The word 'agape' probably describes what I mean more accurately.
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RE: General questions about the Christian idea of God and love - by fr0d0 - September 14, 2014 at 1:06 pm

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