(November 9, 2013 at 3:10 pm)ronedee Wrote: I would have to question God in this case you've invented. But, the scenario you've provided is too unrealistic. I hope I can answer your questions.
Why is this scenario unrealistic? Can you be specific? God issues some outlandish orders all throughout the bible.
ronedee Wrote:You see, if "Faith" in God is at question.... I have unwavering faith (at least in big things)! So, He cannot question me for that.
Then you're good to go
ronedee Wrote:If "obeying" Him is the point, I am doing so by NOT killing. God is NOT contradictory... at least in my [personal experiences] of Him. And I don't feel an inner conflict about God, in any situation.
Are you sure about God's character here? God orders some pretty heavy hits (entire nations) following the presentation of the decalogue, and he uses man to carry out the murders.
ronedee Wrote:If Jesus is indeed "the Way"? I'm right on the money here!
'IF' being the key word in that sentence.
ronedee Wrote:The better scenario, would be; "what God is telling me as I walk by a homeless person freezing, on a sidewalk?"
Or better yet, "What am I thinking as I walk by a homeless person freezing on a sidewalk?" Why does a god have to be involved at all? According to most theists, I am in cahoots with the 'devil' if I fail to offer the person help, and if I help the homeless person then 'god' get's the credit. I'll tell you [what I think] when I see a cold homeless person. I think "That person looks cold, how can I help them?" Why must there be any god involved?
