Why would he wipe out entire ecosystems with the flood? And then suddenly go oh maybe that was a bad idea. It amazes me that people hear this story everyday and it's somehow a nice one to tell to the kids. I heard it when I was little and thought it was delightful myself. But I mean think about it he murdered every living creature on earth. And then decides to suddenly change his mind. I think this sort of proves how the bible was written by people and not god breathed. God would not be so different he would be the exact same if he was all knowing. Especially having the millions of years it took for us to be created. You would of thought he decided murdering every creature on earth was a good or bad thing by our arrival. Abraham who was the father of all major religions started the stone throwing. But somehow god decided that was also wrong to in later times. How do people not see this obvious problem with the scriptures?
2007-02-27 15:32:40 · 5 answers · asked by Beaverscanttalk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Probably because most modern religious people have stopped reading there holy texts. But they insist to have the ten commandments delivered to us by another genocidal freak in our courtrooms. And they insist that gay marriage should be banned because of the same genocidal freak. Somehow the killing of a few undeveloped cells in a woman’s womb is wrong. But oh murdering entire species because they did a little sinning is okay. Somehow Christianity, Judaism and Islam are the religions of peace but they worship a god that did such horrible atrocities. I’m sorry that this is not a real question I’m just so frustrated with my mother lately. She condemns me being an atheist but refuses to listen to any arguments I have against her precious religion. And has the nerve to call me the biased prick.
Sorry about my question being typed wrong it seems the two l's from all got put inbetween suddenly somehow
2007-02-27 15:34:01 · update #1
How do people not see a problem? Because there isn't one. The problem is not of God changing his mind but man changing his own mind.
God is a god of justice, and for at least 100 years before the flood, man was at his absolute worst. God does not delight in killing, but at a certain point, even God must step in and discipline the people.
The only acceptable punishment for sin is death. God gave them 100 years to change, yet only 1 man listened; how patient would you be?
Think to the story of Sodom. God said that he would not destroy the city if there were even 10 good people in it. Counting Lot and his family, there were 7, had there even been 3 more, the whole city could have been saved, but instead, God had to punish them for their obvious sinful behaviour. In this case, God saved the righteous just as he did in the flood. Not that these people were perfect, but they at least tried to be faithful to him.
God never spoke out against stoning, the punishment, that I am aware of, but he did on many occaision point out that if people wanted to stone someone else, they should think to their own sins, and consider the fact that should they stone someone, they in fact are probably already deserving of the same punishment, and thus instead of acting out in hate, love one another instead.
2007-02-27 16:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by acaykath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.... All I have for you is... i know the feeling. I'm pagan and My grandmother after 5 years still thinks I am Christian. I can't stand behind a religian that whares white gloves to cover the blood staining them. I try to be as understanding of her, becouse she is set in her ways. as to some of the people who answered you should never hide who you are be proud that you are dif. and move on. I have had Shinigami as my goddess for 5 years and have never hidden it. mearly smiled and walked away from the right wing believers. nothing I say will move the stone on the minds. I know what I know and they may believe as they wish. good luck and blessed be.
2007-02-28 01:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by Shinigami's child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know God changed his mind. I'm not sure what you are stating. If you do not want to believe, that's your choice. Why are the non believers attempting to convert the believers. Again, I preach acceptance and tolerance.
What does it matter what one believes as along as they are not molesting children or murdering/raping/kidnapping people?
2007-02-28 02:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by jack-copeland@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am atheist, when I told my mother she said, "Do you think you know everything there is to know? At 21? You think that you know everything?" This '"faith" that people have is just blind trust.
I have yet to tell anyone else besides my mom and my wife that I am atheist, I am afraid of being shunned.
People believe what they want to believe, and for them it is the absolute truth.
2007-02-28 01:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have no luck discussing religion with your mom. Just agree to disagree. If she brings up your lack of religion, then keep your answers short and personal, and tell her you would rather not discuss this with her.
Good luck.
2007-02-28 00:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋