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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...
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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.