As an onmicient being, it's not unreasonable to assume he knew that most people he created would eventually go to hell. Not for being evil per se, but for the unremarkable act of failing to be saved. And because there's plenty of confusion since most competing religions make the claim that the only way to be saved is through them, an argument can be made that most of mankind is merely being misled. Should humans be made to suffer for eternity for this ignorance. If so, why does God hate most of mankind so much?
2007-01-19 17:49:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It seems as if you are asking about the Jueo-christian god. If you are going by the Torah and Bible then apparently he didn't know much. It seems as if the story of man's creation and fall completely rules out omniscience. If god WAS omniscient (and the bible is true) then we are all the victims of a grand entrapment scheme. If he is not omniscient (and the bible is true) then he is a scientist that created a failed experiment.
The god of the Judeo-Christian faiths is a very evil character. It's hard to tell where Satan ends and God begins sometimes. It's almost as if they are in cahoots in some cases (See Job). If you look closely at the bible you will see that god is responsible for far more murders than Satan.
2007-01-19 17:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always a consequence for an action. If you chose to be an unbeliever, then you pay the consequence.
God loves mankind so much that He provided a way for us to escape hells fire.
If you live in America, there is no reason to be misled, because you have heard the Truth, and yes there is confusion, because Satan has caused this confusion to draw people away. This is where faith comes in, and having a relationship with Jesus, not just a religion.
2007-01-19 17:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by lady_blu_iz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You bring up the reason I joined the church that I did when I was 18. I don't believe that God holds it against people who don't know 'the rules of the game' --- He expects it of those that do, and then gives those that don't a chance to know once they pass from this earth (if they don't learn of it while here) --- and then, it's still up to them to accept it or deny it. He is a parent - our family system is modeled after a Heavenly Family with both Heavenly Father and Mother (though out of great respect and reverence She is not spoken of - she is shielded from the ridicule and mockery that He is subjected to) and like our children who don't always choose the way we would like them to, neither do all of His children make choices He is pleased with. That doesn't negate the fact that He must enforce the consequences of the actions His children take. BUT - just like it would be unfair for me to spank my child when she gets home from school because, while she was at school that day I made it a new rule that she has to walk in the door backward singing zippidy-doo-dah, it would also be unfair for God to punish those who did knot know of his AUTHENTIC law and gospel while living in this life. He has an opportunity to get to them with full attention in paradise while they're waiting for Judgement. The judgement doesn't come until all have had the opportunity to learn of the gospel and decide for themselves. It's still their choice - that is their gift from their Father and it is something that He does not interfere with very often. To do so would negate it's power and efficacy. This is why bad things happen to good people, why He 'allows' the suffering of His children - to interfere would negate the law of agency. To do that would be basically following the plan that Satan presented in the premortal life - the great council when Lucifer and Jesus presented their plans to God and He chose Jesus' over Lucifer's - Lucifer wanted to make us do what was right, to ensure all would come back to live with our Heavenly Parents. Jesus just wanted to do whatever the Father willed.
Wow that was a ramble. Sorry. It's amazing how intricately interwoven one piece of doctrine is to another.
2007-01-19 18:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by mx_hart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To ask your question means you had to ignore most if not everything in the Bible from start. After a certain age you are responsible for finding God's truth. Stop blaming and following everything that claims to be religion.
2007-01-19 17:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're assuming that most people will go to hell. My Bible is not so bleak - it reserves hell for the wicked, never for the ignorant.
2007-01-19 17:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had a son and he wanted to skateboard, and you knew for certain that he was going to fall down and probably hurt himself the first time out, would you still let him skateboard?
Same difference.
2007-01-19 17:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Bad logic. he doesn't hate men. He gave them free will. And for the sake of those who do choose him, it's worth it.
2007-01-19 17:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you asking believers logical questions? you're prepared to appeal to close by utilizing now that none of them ever questions the ridiculous nature of their beliefs and also you'll in user-friendly words get the large-spread nonsensical responses like "he continuously existed", "yet another length", "ask god your self". loopy stupid stuff like that. they are conditioned from infancy to no longer imagine of logically? Is it in step with possibility, you want like me, that by utilizing puzzling them to imagine of you would possibly want to favor to spark a tiny little bit of doubt on a concepts that has no longer been thoroughly religiously concepts addled.
2016-11-25 21:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by dashrath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know He never told me
2007-01-19 17:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋