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Well. No God that you agree with maybe.

rootusrootus 3y ago
I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole, at least based on the writings his followers believe in. Heck, sometimes I have idle thoughts that maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal.
- pdonis 3y ago
  > maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal. The Gnostics built an alternative version of Christianity around this idea.
- reaperducer 3y ago
  I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole If you only read the Old Testament, that makes sense. The reason that Jesus threw such a massive spanner into the works and made everyone upset was that he preached the exact opposite. Then everyone freaked out.
  - temporarely 3y ago
    What about the Psalms? Was David gaga over some bloodthirsty god or was he singing his heart out for a God worthy of Love?
    - reaperducer 3y ago
      Couldn't tell you. I'm not a Biblical scholar, or a member of the clergy. You should ask one. They're always happy to help.
      - temporarely 3y ago
        Then why are you making assertions about scripture and theology.
        reaperducer 3y ago
        For the same reason I can tell you in what season certain flowers bloom without being a botanist.
        temporarely 3y ago
        No, something like that is observable by any person. You made claims, theological claims, about Jesus and OT and the rest of it. That is not mere observation. And then when responded to claim ignorance of such matters and make snide comments about reaching out to others. It is a dishonest way of discussing a matter. Enjoy the blooms. It is spring..
        reaperducer 3y ago
        Yeah, I kinda figured you didn't want an actual answer; just an argument. If you ever want to learn something, as I suggested, go ahead and contact someone who's studied this sort of thing. They're very often willing to help. And usually tremendously patient with the sort of person who equates arguing on the internet with validation of their preconceived points of view. It's OK. There's nothing to be afraid of. They wont get any magic Jesus cooties on you and turn you into a Bible-thumper.

I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole, at least based on the writings his followers believe in. Heck, sometimes I have idle thoughts that maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal.

pdonis 3y ago
> maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal. The Gnostics built an alternative version of Christianity around this idea.
reaperducer 3y ago
I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole If you only read the Old Testament, that makes sense. The reason that Jesus threw such a massive spanner into the works and made everyone upset was that he preached the exact opposite. Then everyone freaked out.
- temporarely 3y ago
  What about the Psalms? Was David gaga over some bloodthirsty god or was he singing his heart out for a God worthy of Love?
  - reaperducer 3y ago
    Couldn't tell you. I'm not a Biblical scholar, or a member of the clergy. You should ask one. They're always happy to help.
    - temporarely 3y ago
      Then why are you making assertions about scripture and theology.
      - reaperducer 3y ago
        For the same reason I can tell you in what season certain flowers bloom without being a botanist.
        temporarely 3y ago
        No, something like that is observable by any person. You made claims, theological claims, about Jesus and OT and the rest of it. That is not mere observation. And then when responded to claim ignorance of such matters and make snide comments about reaching out to others. It is a dishonest way of discussing a matter. Enjoy the blooms. It is spring..
        reaperducer 3y ago
        Yeah, I kinda figured you didn't want an actual answer; just an argument. If you ever want to learn something, as I suggested, go ahead and contact someone who's studied this sort of thing. They're very often willing to help. And usually tremendously patient with the sort of person who equates arguing on the internet with validation of their preconceived points of view. It's OK. There's nothing to be afraid of. They wont get any magic Jesus cooties on you and turn you into a Bible-thumper.