(March 10, 2016 at 12:46 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote: But not at all too long given what you had to say, LadyFC. I agree that the all-omni concept of God is shot through with contradictions. It isn't just in the realm of morality. But there is unavoidable dissonance in the realm of morality. There aren't always good choices. There are necessary evils. So if one is saddled with literal-god belief, I suppose one just admits it is beyond their understanding and moves on. Not a very satisfying adaption for most of us.
Looking back over the thread I couldn't help but feel that the agitation you and others exhibited about God's failure to live up to his billing just seemed excessive for a being we don't believe in. When believers come on here and strike a condescending tone I get royally pissed off. But when the person who holds those beliefs is as sensitive not to be provocative as she is, I can't understand the aggressive impulse some showed in this thread. Of course being human and over reacting is always possible and understandable.
Yeah, it really came down to me just feeling like, " how could you say that you jerk!" Which was totally unfair to her. Even if I DID believe in God, she wouldn't be responsible for his asinine choices.
And yeah, it's not a satisfying adaption for me at all. Maybe it's because my nature is always to ask "but why?" Which I know is strange coming from an atheist!
Nay_Sayer: “Nothing is impossible if you dream big enough, or in this case, nothing is impossible if you use a barrel of KY Jelly and a miniature horse.”
Wiser words were never spoken.
Wiser words were never spoken.