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I am referring to the crucifixion self-gratifying hypocrisy god of the 'New Testament'.
On whose standard? One must assume that one has an illusory perfect objectivity from which to make such a judgment. When human narcissism, arrogance, and self-will are the very disease, it is not surprising that it would recoil from any suggestion of a higher authority than its own. Self gratifying indeed.
Humans are a disease and 'God' one of the ugliest symptoms.
Sunshine, I love how you answered this question. It can be hard to explain any religious concept because religion does rely a lot on the faith of the people. I heard a pastor explain much like you did that there was a shift after the old testament that Jesus' sacrifice allowed to happen. That Jesus loved us as our human selves (the good and the bad) so much that he was willing to be sacrificed to change that wrath to love. I would say that is not loathsome, though like you said the God of the old testament did display wrath, but he always loved his people. You answered this question with such grace!
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I am referring to the crucifixion self-gratifying hypocrisy god of the 'New Testament'.
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On whose standard? One must assume that one has an illusory perfect objectivity from which to make such a judgment. When human narcissism, arrogance, and self-will are the very disease, it is not surprising that it would recoil from any suggestion of a higher authority than its own. Self gratifying indeed.
Humans are a disease and 'God' one of the ugliest symptoms.
Sunshine, I love how you answered this question. It can be hard to explain any religious concept because religion does rely a lot on the faith of the people. I heard a pastor explain much like you did that there was a shift after the old testament that Jesus' sacrifice allowed to happen. That Jesus loved us as our human selves (the good and the bad) so much that he was willing to be sacrificed to change that wrath to love. I would say that is not loathsome, though like you said the God of the old testament did display wrath, but he always loved his people. You answered this question with such grace!
