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Originally Posted by vinceprince
The Bible says all sorts of stuff and can be used selectively to back up all sorts of opinions. But this seems very clear on the issue:
Hebrews 11:6
'And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him'
So the do gooders without faith look pretty well damned.
Doesn't look like a very charitable or forgiving God, more a vindictive one with a fragile ego, not one I have any faith in. |
So true VP. You are now getting outside my knowledge base but I will try and respond.
The OT God was that way because He wanted to prevent religious contamination by allowing any of the conquered towns, cities, tribes, etc from corrupting His people with any pagan beliefs. Look through out civilization's history and you can find numerous times when letting other peoples in has ended up in that culture being corrupted or even destroyed. His people had already proven flighty with the golden calf and such. Not nice but study that period in history and not much was.
When Jesus came he changed things to a more understanding and benevolent tenet. Calling for forgiveness and living in peace. Obviously that has been well received through out Christian history.
