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Old 05-13-2008, 07:02 PM   #88 (permalink)
Redjake
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Originally Posted by filtherton
In any case, his assumptions about the nature of god aren't necessarily reflected across the whole of theism. An omnipotent being might have a slightly different concept of benevolence than humanity.

I agree about it being a good example of applying logic to religious concepts. Maybe Epicurus' problems more stem from the lack of awareness of the people who quote him...
I'm fully aware that not all religions consider their god to follow the rules I quoted, and I'm also aware that some religions don't even have a deity, but it is undeniable that a large percentage of religions believe their central deity/god follows the rules that I quoted - so can someone that believes in that type of god @ TFP please explain why their god/God chooses to mass murder 250,000 innocent people? And please explain it without the "it is a higher understanding that we cannot comprehend" or "it was meant to be" or "He has a plan" arguments.

Maybe it will help me understand how some people have absolute faith in a God?

Also, while you're at it, please explain to me why people who devote their entire lives to God get murdered in their homes? Just happened a couple of months ago here in the Raleigh area - a bishop was murdered in his home, after 50-60 years of good, solid service. God is a fucking bitch if he does exist - that is just cruel. His family is suffering, and I don't even want to think of the sick shit that went through this man's head as he was being murdered.
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