A parent is not invisible.
A parent does not say "do it my way or I'll let you commit suicide"
A parent does not offer a book and say "figure it out or commit suicide"
A parent does not say "worship me or else..."
A parent never gives up, and will use whatever means is necessary to protect their child.
Anyone else have trouble with this comparison?
2006-09-16 12:49:12 · 12 answers · asked by bobkgins_sock_puppet_1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, because none of these examples is what God says to humans through the Bible.
2006-09-16 12:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by asafam23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the sake of argument...
God is not invisible...He can be seen everywhere...in a sunset, in the raging ocean storm, in a newborn's fingers, in the starry summer sky, in acts of Love. Are not parents sometimes not absent from their children's presence? My kids' Dad went "invisible" for 6 months at a time 13 times during their childhood because of work requirements. But he still existed in their hearts and they clung to evidence of his continued Love and existence.
God has a perspective of reality we don't, even if we are really really clever and think about it a long time. He doesn't see suffering and pain in the way we do. Using the parenting model once again... have you ever made a decision in your child's best interest (as you as a loving adult, know "best" to be), that has caused your child to cry in emotional or physical pain? To a child who has no concept of time or understanding of the necessity, this is cruel and the child may feel that you don't love him/her. You know the pain is very short lived and that it will soon be forgotten in the grand scheme of things. In the case of self inflicted pain, a loving parent would help a child who would allow help and would clean and bandage and kiss the wounds that the child self-inflicted dispite parental efforts to prevent them.
God wants us to Love Him. As a parent I want my children to Love me as I Love them...the "or else" is perceptual.
Yes! A parent will never give up and will protect their child at all costs! This is true of a God of Love too.
Peace friend.
2006-09-17 08:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good parent speaks the truth about what is necessary to grow into a functioning, capable member of society. A good parent teaches how to make the right choices. A good parent teaches their children to respect them, because they know the results if their child doesn't learn respect.
God, like a good parent, does all of that. However he allows us freedom to choose whether or not to abide by his teachings. And you're right, like a good parent he doesn't give up. He actually died to keep you from having to experience that death he's trying to keep you from.
2006-09-16 12:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by jewel_flower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does God take a gun to your head and force you to follow Him? NO, thats because he gives you that choice. Man cannot save himself. It is Jesus who is the only one who can save us, because He is that bridge between God and Man. It is through Him that we can go to God The Father.
You are not supposed to figure out the Bible on your own. That is why we have preachers, pastors, and ministers. That is why we hav Bible studies, because we learn from each other. We learn what God has done in their life.
God gives us free will, you either reject or accept him. Heaven or Hell, you can send yourselve to one, you pick.
2006-09-16 12:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by sanctusreal77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem with Christians having their own God...silly me, I thought there was only one God and all of us - yes - all of us came under his/her umbrella. It's that whole ownership of God that gets to me and the lies, hatred, etc., as each religion tries to get ownership of the biggest and best God. If God exists, he doesn't control us, he is just there watching and I believe he walks beside us when we carry a heavy load...just like that poem about footprints in the sand says.
2006-09-16 12:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by MillwoodsGal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither is God (See Jesus).
Neither does God (you can CHOOSE).
Neither does God (listen to others' experiences & look for other evidences yourself).
Neither does God ("If you don't think I deserve the credit & Glory for Creating you, then worship something else. Just don't blame ME when it turns out for the worst.")
Neither does God (again, see Jesus).
2006-09-16 12:55:29 · answer #6 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all are given free wills. So do with yours what you want, I will follow my God, my heavenly Father. It is too bad that you feel that way, because as a believer, I do not.
2006-09-16 14:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god never gives up on us and he is with us when we need him most. Even some times parents give up on their children and God never does. Manessa sinned many times and God forgave him because he was truly repentant
2006-09-16 12:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
its nice to know that their are some people that are not ignorant. i agree with you. most of the people on here will miss the point and quote from the bible
2006-09-16 12:57:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, you are such an idiot!
2006-09-16 12:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by altruistic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋