You really don't understand that it is OK for God to order genocide? OK as long as someone else gives the order or does the bidding? Just fine if the Lord of Hosts is not God? And somehow he is allowed to do something that God would not do himself?
God Forbid.
I am trying to see if you understand that just because “words” were spoken and recorded in the Bible.... that those words may not be words, teachings or directives from God.
If you cannot read Psalm 137:9 and see that it is prophecy and not a directive then you have a need of further study and skill.
Edit to add: there is difference between a prophecy.... a foretelling of future events... and a directive from God.
It is one of those Psalms where the Jews are asking God to kick some butt. Do some of that genocide he is always talking about.
Rather like some conservatives are wanting for lieberals from Trump, and Jews wanted from their savior for Bablyon.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
Sorry Doc, I'm not smart enough to keep up with the quick Bible quotes. I'm simple. my Faith is simple. I bore you folks with my simple belief.
ahhem, Sin separates man from God, the wages of sin is death, God loves us all, God does not like that.
The only "fix" was for God to come down on earth in human form. Tell it like it is, for His "reward", He was scorned, and crusified on a rude Cross to pay for the sins of all the world.
I can not think of a better Christmas present, can anyone?
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
Sorry Doc, I'm not smart enough to keep up with the quick Bible quotes. I'm simple. my Faith is simple. I bore you folks with my simple belief.
ahhem, Sin separates man from God, the wages of sin is death, God loves us all, God does not like that.
The only "fix" was for God to come down on earth in human form. Tell it like it is, for His "reward", He was scorned, and crusified on a rude Cross to pay for the sins of all the world.
I can not think of a better Christmas present, can anyone?
You and me both, pal. I know a few scriptures and wish i was a Bible concept genius like TF and Ringman.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
This extra long thread has taken a turn for the better.
I was starting to think that maybe the thread could be relabelled:
"So, which of the 4000+ religions do you theists believe in?"
You know, it is amazing isnt it, how atheists never start a thread asking such? You could get a great thread asking your like minded buds to ask each other about how stupid so many scriptures are, and even quoting them. I expect Starman would be like a hog in a wallow of slop, amazing and thrilling some like you?
Hey, i have an idea. Go for it. Ask Rick if he will allow it? Thanks for the idea 9mm. You go bro. Good luck.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
To me, one thing matters, take The Lord God Jesus into your heart, our hearts, take Him up on the greatest bargain in the world. How He suffered to pay for the sins we enjoy. Not just the physical pain, the mental anguish of enduring dyeing that we might live.
A lot of preaching to the choir going on.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
Amazing isnt it how HIS word is simple enough for guys like you and me, mere children in the message HE gives and yet it provides us with enough meat for salvation while stimulating deeper reserch, investigating, knowledge and discoveries for those with more infinite mental capacity.
It answers the question i had as a kid as to why my grandmother never tired of reading what to me was a boring book. She was seeing new revelations and drawing more knowledge with each reading.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
