Here's some scripture I can believe in:
"There's no love in fear!" - Tool, Pushit
The whole argument for hell is silly. It's eternal punishment for finite crimes which is inherently cruel. It's done in such a way that's designed to be a deterrent, yet god never explicitly makes himself known to everyone. If he did, there wouldn't be Muslims, or Hindus, or aboriginals believing in whatever they believe in, etc. So, it's useless in that capacity. And, since god is described as omniscient, he willingly and knowingly creates billions of people that will be sent to hell, which is a pretty dick move.
There's no love on display here. It's abuse. I see similar leaps in logic between believers and battered spouses. "He only hits me because he loves me. I deserved what I got." It's bullshit. At the end, everything boils down to "Obey me or else." Fuck that.
"There's no love in fear!" - Tool, Pushit
The whole argument for hell is silly. It's eternal punishment for finite crimes which is inherently cruel. It's done in such a way that's designed to be a deterrent, yet god never explicitly makes himself known to everyone. If he did, there wouldn't be Muslims, or Hindus, or aboriginals believing in whatever they believe in, etc. So, it's useless in that capacity. And, since god is described as omniscient, he willingly and knowingly creates billions of people that will be sent to hell, which is a pretty dick move.
There's no love on display here. It's abuse. I see similar leaps in logic between believers and battered spouses. "He only hits me because he loves me. I deserved what I got." It's bullshit. At the end, everything boils down to "Obey me or else." Fuck that.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"
