when, at the same time, religious tradition makes this god out to be a moral monster? How can a god that commands mass slaughter and rape also be the source for morality in the universe?
2006-07-21 10:24:04 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What I make of a god such as you describe is that it's a fake deity created by men. This Yahweh/Jehovah/Allah character once was part of a hierarchy of gods, but he was honored in particular because he was in charge of storms and rain - vital to the survival of a desert people. Later Yahweh replaced Ra the Egyptian sun god, thanks to the Atenist priest Moses, at which time his image was morphed into a brutal war god. It was then he was elevated to solitary "God" status by the Jews so that they could organize an army and take land, property and slaves for themselves, and claim a divine right to commit atrocities in the name of their 'God'.
2006-07-21 10:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God never authorizes rape. Your term "mass slaughter" is bias to say the least.
God knows all things and is perfectly moral. You, on the other hand, are not all-knowing. So how can you judge what God has done right or wrong?
Instead, put your full trust in Jesus Christ for He is perfect and has saved you from your sins (like condemning God) and now you need to read the Bible and know Him!
2006-07-21 10:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I follow your train of thought. You're making the assumption that there is one religious tradition when, in fact, there are many. You're making the assumption that He commands slaughter and rape, when you could possibly be taking the Old Testament out of context.
Our God is all-forgiving, all-loving, provided you are repentant of your sins and open to His love. Our God is also a jealous God. He states very clearly what His rules are.
2006-07-21 10:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sushiboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets take this one at a time :). Religious tradition, who determines it, the holy books like bible, quran etc ? or their followers? If the followers determine the tradition, how do you know they are not adding thier bias/feelings/thoughts to it? Get this straight, however powerful/good a person is, if he/she is doing something wrong in Gods name. it is he/she that is wrong, dont put the blame on God.
Take sometime to think about this and you will understand. God and religion in its purest form can never be in anyway related to any thought/words or actions that can cause pain/discomfort or worse to anybody. Once you understand this you will start to differentiate between God's will and mans actions:).. A world of a difference my friend.
-Sam
2006-07-21 10:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by sam_van 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man has used the idea and name of God to do unspeakable atrocities.....free will has caused the morality and immorality here on earth.....
2006-07-21 11:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by Greenwood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is called free agency to chose what you want to do and how you do it.
you take the good with the bad
2006-07-21 10:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where in your tiny world are you getting this rape crap from ,
2006-07-21 10:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋