omni=endlessly, infinitely; benevolent = looks for the kindest or most merciful solution.
why doesnt he just end their existance instead of tourturing them?
and please note that i said 'why?', so do not answer with "god never terminates his creations". i am asking why
Question 2, would you rather cease to exist, or burn in hell for eternity?
2007-05-30 11:05:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnibenevolence
2007-05-30 11:09:26 · update #1
chess199...:
the problem with that metaphor, judges and penelties for crime exist in our world so that people wont do it again. there is no 'next time' in hell.
ok here is a metaphor, if god is a judge, he sentances people to life in prison over jaywalking, i think this is a more fitting metaphor if any.
2007-05-30 15:42:23 · update #2
God is merciful to those He wishes to show mercy.
On the rest He demonstrates His absolute unwavering justice.
That is why there is an eternal Hell.
In the judgment of the all-wise, all-knowing and all-just God, that is exactly what men deserve.
I did not always see things this way, but after more than half a century observing the conduct of men, I concur with His judgment.
2007-05-30 11:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Here's my advice. Read the book "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis. (The guys who wrote Narnia)
Ok. Well, here's an analogy. Lets say theres a judge (for arguments sake, this judge makes the final decision on all trials), who aquited everyone who walked into the court room. Petty thieves, sexual offenders, murderers, bad comedians, the lot. Would he be considered the most benevolent judge ever? No, he'd lose his job quickly. God needs to be perfectly fair too, which isn't always the same as perfectly nice.
"God does not condemn us, we stand condemned already"
This is the alternative: At anytime, no matter what, before you die, God can and will forgive your sins. There's really not a more mericful solution than that.
2007-05-30 11:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by chess19902000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cross is the kindest and most benevolent solution.
He saved me, inspite of my sin. He took the penalty. I bear no penalty, except what man metes out for my sin.
Instead, God has given me the ability to store up treasure of blessing for the age to come.
How much more do you need?
God is also absolutely righteous and just judge of the universe. He has given humanity the choice. The punishment of hell was never intended for humanity, but for the rebel angels.
This is why Christians have given their mortal lives willingly to give this message for you over the ages. It's important!!
TEK
The fallacy you have missed is that the sin of mankind is in no way equivalent to jay walking. Sin is evil and destructive, and is the realm of God's arch enemy. If you want to be upset with someone, pick Adam, or Satan.
God's team is working to save folks from that Hell.
2007-05-30 11:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by TEK 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 19:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God created all things that means he created the devil who according to the bible was the most beautiful creature in heaven and the very likeness of God. But why would a supreme being create something so much like him and not know it would eventually want to take his place.
2007-05-30 13:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Candice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of the word omnibenevolent before, did you just make that one up?!
Making words up is so omnihappensalot these days.
2007-05-30 11:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jason King 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because he's giving them a choice:to follow him and live in heaven or make a stupid choice and not follow and end in hell. It's everyone's own choice. A lot will regret theirs.
2007-05-30 11:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by popsicle230 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's impossible to cease to exist. we're beings, and God is a being. God can't end, so we can't end.
2007-05-30 11:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
people choose their own desitiny by their own actions
question 2-i've never really thought about it, since i know i don't have to face either fate
2007-05-30 11:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when God does start up hell, that's just what happens ...... like Satan you will burn up quick like a stubble field and be gone forever.......... come out of being so brainwashed.
2007-05-30 11:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by zee zee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋