SteelHead wrote:
Maybe god isn't caring and is a sadist? Have you ever considered that?
- Doc
MG wrote:No.
Regards,
MG
SteelHead wrote:Orders one guy to murder his son for no reason other that to demonstrate obedience...
Does God have the right to take away and/or give life?
Job 1:21 (KJV) Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
SteelHead wrote:...requires his followers to practice circumcision...
At one time, yes. Thankfully not today. But the WofW may be just as much of a test in obedience for some.
SteelHead wrote:...forces another guy at swordpoint to take extra wives...
At one time, yes. Thankfully not today. Today we're asked to get just ONE wife to the Celestial Kingdom. And that's just as difficult for some as it was for Joseph to practice polygamy.
SteelHead wrote:...perhaps you should consider it.
I really don't see another alternative. Unless it's becoming an agnostic/atheist. But I don't see that as an option that 'floats my boat', so to speak. If it works for you, fine.
Regards,
MG