Thread: "good God" Vs. Good God

I think it can not be explained how an eternal being changes it's mind so much, at least that is how it's believers make it look. In the 18th century alot of christians thought that even saying a sexual word was sinful. Now however that isn't found sinfull by most people. Allso racism was just fine by allmost all christians before the 18th century. However now (most) christians think we are all equal and stuff.

The point is, eventhing that christians think 'god' finds good or bad is what the individual christians as a group find good or bad. Everything good or bad in the eyes of christians is far from timeless. Thus it hold little actual value in regard to a timeless, eternal higher being.

Originally Posted by Neruo

I think it can not be explained how an eternal being changes it's mind so much, at least that is how it's believers make it look. In the 18th century alot of christians thought that even saying a sexual word was sinful. Now however that isn't found sinfull by most people. Allso racism was just fine by allmost all christians before the 18th century. However now (most) christians think we are all equal and stuff.

The point is, eventhing that christians think 'god' finds good or bad is what the individual christians as a group find good or bad. Everything good or bad in the eyes of christians is far from timeless. Thus it hold little actual value in regard to a timeless, eternal higher being.
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I don't think I'm taking everything I should from that, but what stands out the most from this post, what really grabed me, was the racism thing. I think it would be much worse to be racist to someone than to talk about anal sex.

This thread made me think of something I read once:

"God has a tremendous sense of humour. He is the funniest man in the universe. And this is His way of saying that things are going to turn around for us now"

Originally Posted by Neruo

I think it can not be explained how an eternal being changes it's mind so much, at least that is how it's believers make it look. In the 18th century alot of christians thought that even saying a sexual word was sinful. Now however that isn't found sinfull by most people. Allso racism was just fine by allmost all christians before the 18th century. However now (most) christians think we are all equal and stuff.

The point is, eventhing that christians think 'god' finds good or bad is what the individual christians as a group find good or bad. Everything good or bad in the eyes of christians is far from timeless. Thus it hold little actual value in regard to a timeless, eternal higher being.
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ARGH, I hate so much when people interpret religious texts the way it's convenient for them.

heres my 2 pennies.

Although i dont believe in god, here is my point.

The book of genesis says that god created man in his image. Although i dont think this means god LOOKS like a man, i do believe this means we have the same "personality" as "god". This would mean god has a sense of humor, just as we do.

so dont worry about following your moral path.

As a former catholic, i know how bad catholics warp everything. It would be best to stay away from them.

And god must have a sense of humor. The sick bastard created cancer and AIDS.


.....what an asshole

If that is so, his sense of humour must be a bit weird. I mean, a good joke is the one that makes laugh everybody without exceptions. And looking daily TV news is quite the opposit.