Originally Posted by My Own Eyes (Post 499599)

Your welcome! I have been around since the forum's first incarnation as FCF, so many of the old timers have witnessed my journey from conservative, to moderate, to conservative to....falling off the chart :D

Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind (Post 499994)

Would OT genocide be love if God had to ensure the survival of the Jewish nation and the lineage of Jesus Christ in order to die on the cross for the sins of mankind? (the best I can do) any easier contradictions?

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 500251)

And we've loved you every step (or mis-step) of the way!!!!!!:hug3

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes (Post 500303)

Well Sherri, as I learned yesterday, there are apparently some who not only don't love me, but don't think I have anything of interest to say. But I am really really really glad that you are not one of them!!! :friend

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes (Post 500296)

Well, when you add the omnipotent thing, it really doesn't. He's God, he can do anything, so I think it wouldn't have been that difficult for him to come to earth, without having to sacrifice entire nations.

So it leaves me with a few options. Either God isn't good. Or, God committing mass slaughter is somehow a good thing and I just can't see it. Or (and for me the most likely) is that the Bible was written by men, and we all know that men aren't past putting God's name on their own ideas.

Originally Posted by tbpew (Post 500331)

so MOE,
do you think there is any one who posts on this board that does NOT have some other poster (or lurker) that feels the same way about them.

I presently have three folks on IGNORE. Could those folks say exactly what you said --concerning my lack of interest in what they say? Sure, but its also a very practical thing that serves BOTH SIDES.

Why not purpose to stop carrying any dead bodies on your back and then celebrate God's provision of folks that really appreciate you.

Originally Posted by bkstokes (Post 500333)

The remarks of genocide and God being love can easily and logically be reconciled (not that I think that they were in opposition in the first place). God is love. God is righteous judge of the whole earth. Neither one of these aspects of God denies or changes the other. God has given all nations a light (conscience). He is longsuffering (a product of love) and wishes that all should repent. If people become stubborn and generation after generation become more corrupt, God rightfully allows judgement. Those nations that were judged by lived horrid lives.

This explanation can be continued even to a more common example: Man being father and judge -- his son's best friends gets in a lot of trouble. Etc., Etc.

There are always answers. REMEMBER THERE IS THEREFORE NO CONDEMNATION TO THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS. If you previously felt condemnation, I can tell you that this was not inspired of God.

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes (Post 500334)

Before yesterday I didn't have anyone on ignore. I believed that everyone had a right to speak and be heard, regardless of my personal feelings towards them.

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes (Post 500336)

Where is Brad when I need him? He is MUCH better at explaining the absurdity of God punishing people for their sinful nature (which they have no control over), and for not following his laws (which they had no knowledge of).

It's like executing a feral child raised by wolves for not knowing how to use silverware!

Originally Posted by bkstokes (Post 500342)

An analogy is only as strong as how well it corresponds to the object of comparison. A pack of wolves = Conscience NAAAAAHHHHHHH! :happydance