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<blockquote data-quote="bihzor" data-source="post: 60442679" data-attributes="member: 307197"><p>So, I got an e-mail from someone that I've tried to share the Gospel with, and I have no clue how to respond. Here it is:</p><p></p><p>Things that I do NOT like about Biblical Christianity include (but are by no means limited to):</p><p> homophobic</p><p> sexist</p><p> cruel to rape victims</p><p> sanctions slavery</p><p> many contradictions in the bible</p><p> we are supposed to be obedient to god</p><p> i think its a fear based religion. without the threat of hell i don't think it would be as effective</p><p> the concept of original sin-" you are flawed and sinful, an aberration in the eyes of god; worthless and bound to an eternity of suffering by default just for being born. Why? Because 6000 or so years ago, a woman was tricked by a talking snake into eating a magical fruit. This indiscretion is now your inheritance, and as far as god is concerned, you are equally responsible."</p><p> you are discouraged from questioning god, and the bible, and the religion in general.</p><p> god punished adam and eve in the garden of eden, and didn't punish satan</p><p> god allows satan to be evil in the world</p><p> if god is loving, why does he cast people who don't believe in him to hell? i think this is a fundamental problem.</p><p> it is a sin to look at another person with lust, but this is a basic biological function that supposedly god gave us- isnt that a bit hard?</p><p> god is supposed to love everyone equally, but in the old testament he has favourites: the biblical Hebrews and their descendents, the Jews.</p><p> god sets double standards: we aren't to kill anyone, but he can kill millions. He says &#8220;In your anger, do not sin&#8221; and then spends entire chapters ranting about his wrathful vengeance on those who don&#8217;t acknowledge him. He says &#8220;Love your enemies&#8221; and then smites his own enemies at the drop of a hat (with the exception of Satan who inexplicably continues to get a free pass). When humans do any of the aforementioned (unless sanctioned by god), then it is sin. When god does those things or tells others to do so, he is moving in &#8220;mysterious ways&#8221; and we just have to accept it.</p><p> Furthermore, Christians are told to automatically forgive those who wrong them (even if the person guilty of the wrongdoing hasn&#8217;t even sought forgiveness), but god only forgives those who beg and plead first.</p><p> i like this quote by epicurus:</p><p> &#8220;Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?</p><p> Then he is not omnipotent.</p><p> Is he able, but not willing?</p><p> Then he is malevolent.</p><p> Is he both able and willing?</p><p> Then whence cometh evil?</p><p> Is he neither able nor willing?</p><p> Then why call him God?&#8221;</p><p></p><p>Any help formulating a response will be greatly appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bihzor, post: 60442679, member: 307197"] So, I got an e-mail from someone that I've tried to share the Gospel with, and I have no clue how to respond. Here it is: Things that I do NOT like about Biblical Christianity include (but are by no means limited to): homophobic sexist cruel to rape victims sanctions slavery many contradictions in the bible we are supposed to be obedient to god i think its a fear based religion. without the threat of hell i don't think it would be as effective the concept of original sin-" you are flawed and sinful, an aberration in the eyes of god; worthless and bound to an eternity of suffering by default just for being born. Why? Because 6000 or so years ago, a woman was tricked by a talking snake into eating a magical fruit. This indiscretion is now your inheritance, and as far as god is concerned, you are equally responsible." you are discouraged from questioning god, and the bible, and the religion in general. god punished adam and eve in the garden of eden, and didn't punish satan god allows satan to be evil in the world if god is loving, why does he cast people who don't believe in him to hell? i think this is a fundamental problem. it is a sin to look at another person with lust, but this is a basic biological function that supposedly god gave us- isnt that a bit hard? god is supposed to love everyone equally, but in the old testament he has favourites: the biblical Hebrews and their descendents, the Jews. god sets double standards: we aren't to kill anyone, but he can kill millions. He says “In your anger, do not sin” and then spends entire chapters ranting about his wrathful vengeance on those who don’t acknowledge him. He says “Love your enemies” and then smites his own enemies at the drop of a hat (with the exception of Satan who inexplicably continues to get a free pass). When humans do any of the aforementioned (unless sanctioned by god), then it is sin. When god does those things or tells others to do so, he is moving in “mysterious ways” and we just have to accept it. Furthermore, Christians are told to automatically forgive those who wrong them (even if the person guilty of the wrongdoing hasn’t even sought forgiveness), but god only forgives those who beg and plead first. i like this quote by epicurus: “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” Any help formulating a response will be greatly appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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