not to mention you failed to address how sinful that commandment is anyways? Why the hell would god care if you were worshiping a river if your a good person, unless he is vain and prideful.
That comment itself is a paradox. You are saying something that is a sin based on something that you declare isnt true.
what pray-tell did I declare untrue?
You said it is a sin, yet you make it clear you dont believe in the Christian belief, so how is it a sin?
moot point, is this not a topic to be taken from a christian perspective. Even from a Christian perspective vanity is sinful, as it is a form of pride (The worst of the 7 deadly sins) and there is no reason for that commandment other than A) God is vain and a sinner or B) several hundred years ago when churches were the major ruling body some greedy and corrupt priest made that a commandment to scare people into joining and scare people out of leaving.
Also you failed to address a few points of my posts, opting for the one that you could easiest try to explain away.
So your saying that because these people, who have worshiped their river (which is a physical, tangible thing) should stop worshiping it because some random person comes to them and tells them if they don't stop worshiping their river and start worshiping a improvable intangible man ? And if they don't they burn in hell forever. How is this not cruel?? And how is it choice ? Do this or you go to hell? seems like a threat to me....
mainly the bolded part....
Ok, as to the first part of the quote pyramid, how is it a sin then. You said its a sin, so how is it?
As to the second part, im quoting something I posted in another topic.
Mark 3
23 So He called them to Himself and said to them in parables: “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end.
There comes a certain point where you have to make your choice, otherwise you will just divide the kingdom of heaven.. You may call it harsh, Gods punishment. But the way I see it, it is on mine and every christians hand for not being a better example. That is why Im here because know what true love for God is, and that punishment is in the back of my mind, reminding me what will happen to my friends, my family, and my loved ones if I dont try something, anything. Im here because there is a purpose and a reason for it. I have to show Gods love everywhere I can, because of a care for the world. Im not in it to advance some type of theological government. The very idea is absurd, the choice is yours to make, not governments. Im not here for some type of self gain. I have no reason to stand here and talk to people I dont even know and say things like this. I could be FG farming, or anything like that. This is just one board out of the entire internet, and it seems insignificant to try to stand up in this one area, which has been branded predominantly atheists to try to make a point for God. But thats what Im doing, because you mention Hell as if its some secret of the Christian world., when in reality, it really should be on the forefront of a lot of Christians minds because of the very reason you stated. There should be a lot more here assisting instead of just playing religion all day which is just shameful.
And I dont even like saying that, because at the same time, hell isnt what christians are suppose to be about. They are suppose to be showing a genuine love for God, and that reason shouldnt be Hell, it should be because of an understanding of who he is, and what he has done for us. When talking to a non-christian, I dont even like mentioning Hell because that should not be the reason for changing. There is only one good reason and that is out of love for God.
So yes, it is a harsh sentence. Why do you think Im here?
LMFAO! how is it a sin? Everything about it is sinful. Tell me , why would God damn a person to eternal suffering just because he is not worshiping him. The only logical reason would be envy, vanity, and pride. all three of which are sins according to the christian religion.
As to your quote. It does not suitably answer my question.
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