I am an atheist. But this question is not intended for atheists to take "potshots" at the theists. This is a serious question.
I am told that if I do not believe, I will go to Hell. But if God really is ominpotent and infinitely perfect in every way, I do not think He will give people FREE WILL and then send them to HELL when they exercise it. According to the Bible, that is how it is. Does anyone find this hypocritical or unreasonable by our Creator? Do you think the Bible (or Torah or Quran), since it was written by man, maybe has a small flaw but still could be generally useful as a guide?
Isn't it possible that the Bible is not completely accurate? Is any theist willing to admit this possibility? Can't God still exist but some things such as Hell and God's unforgivingness towards atheists be exaggerated? Religious people claim God is perfect and awesome, yet He is also supposed to have flooded his people and, in other religions, advocated war.
Can someone explain please?
2006-08-21
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