Creationists (pt 2)?

Question

If the Egyptians were decendants of Ham- and their culture formed around 4000BC- they would have known from Ham (the son of someone who could talk to his god directly) that the god of Abraham was real AND in charge (as demonstrated by the flood)-

Why did they follow the gods they did, knowing it would equal eternal damnation?


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Answer 1

Lol to the world we know. Not sure why my not believing in the God of the Israelites would lead me to kill children...Somehow I don't think belief in the supernatural and morality are connected -- or they may be inversely proportional from some of the answers I've read.

Answer 2

For most of Egypt's history, polytheism was the main religion. One of the most important gods was Ra the sun gods.
The famous myth involves Isis and Osiris. This story helped explain several of the most important beliefs, like the belief in the afterlife .

Under the rule of one Pharaoh Egypt became monotheist, then they worshipped the god Aten, another sun god. Monotheism was never fully embraced by the people of Egypt, however, and after the Pharoah's death, the Egyptian people reverted back to polytheism.

Answer 3

Good question.
Remember that it takes just one generation to lose the knowledge of God.
It is interesting to note how often the Bible commands/instructs parents to teach their children. It is the parents duty to pass on their knowledge of God.

Look at the UK! Not that long ago most people believed in God, and accepted for example that there are moral absolutes.
Now most people don't.

Answer 4

Excellent question. Thanks for pointing out the sinful, prideful spirit we have inside of us all.

Its like asking why the Israelites would have sacrificed their children in the fire and worshipped other gods when they were the chosen people. The answer is that our hearts are rebellious.