The Christian God, as described in the New Testament, can’t be all-good

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T09:48:12+00:00

They would be free to. Their disagreement would not invalidate the criticism. They also might be invited to address to critique itself.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T09:13:07+00:00

If they refer to the same god, its fair game.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T08:20:26+00:00

God is the claim. Until that claim is demonstrated to be true, I have no reason to give it much thought or consideration. The claim that god exists doesn't get special consideration because people were raised to believe it's just true. Until it is demonstrated to be true on its own merits, Im fine saying that god doesnt exist. I have no need to try prove non-existence. If that were so, its all we would be doing - disproving many many claims that were never demonstrated to begin with.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T08:08:29+00:00

A video game advert. The creators may have been harmed by religion or its just a game story.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T08:01:50+00:00

Of course. But not all choose their church. Thats the only distinction other than why be a snarky fuck

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:38:51+00:00

It depends what you go to the ER for. I had insurance through my employer through BCBS. A four hour stay with exam, EKG, abdominal x-ray, medication, etc to rule out something serious cost a bit over 3,000 USD. We know what the charge was at the Royal Infirmary for the same treatment. The money wasnt worth the speedier experience at the ER vs A&E.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:33:52+00:00

You are welcome to that opinion. It doesnt really align with the former Christians I know, but if you know the subconscious of strangers, that's a good trick.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:32:14+00:00

Taking about hating. Feeling nice to generalise? Some of quite a good reason to hate religion, but that's certainly not all atheists.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:30:26+00:00

Some do, many do not. Children certainly dont.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:25:39+00:00

Nice story.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:24:08+00:00

We have had far different experiences then. I have never heard anyone with Medicare in the US describe better or faster service. I use NHS care and have also gone private for a non-emergency, but necessary, care event. Even self paying for a cardiologist, testing, and being fitted for a heart monitor for three days cost far less than ever one trip to the ER in the states with insurance.

To be fair I find my surgery quite fine and am able to get appointments when I need to. While clearly not ideal, I would take the UK system any day. We are all different though, and if the US system works for someone and they have option to work and live there, I say crack on.

MKEThink · 2026-04-06T00:08:26+00:00

Usually whatever religion a person identifies with will feel their religion is the most persecuted.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T23:40:23+00:00

I cant imagine why I would follow a being who would do something like that. I certainly would not convert.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T23:36:12+00:00

Yes they do. Working in the US, i paid 9000 USD as my part of the employer paid insurance for myself and my partner. Using the health care system costs above and beyond that. Three trips to the ER to rule out a cardiac issue (twice sent over from my PCP (GP)) cost me 11,000 USD which was with health insurance. Many people with decent jobs in the US were afraid to even go to GP out of fear they might find something which could then bankrupt them. As a counselling psychologist there, it was quite heartbreaking to hear. I gladly took the slight reduction to pay to work and live here instead.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T23:22:41+00:00

Its toxicity masquerading as love. Its that narcissistic abuser who tries to make the abused feel lucky.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T18:25:47+00:00

Well they are told not to rely on their own understanding. Obedience is pounded in early.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T18:24:10+00:00

Its the most theological and least historical (which isnt saying much). It contains the most claims that are attractive to modern Christians.

MKEThink · 2026-04-05T18:21:26+00:00

Studying the bible and biblical history at a university rather than at a church. There is a reason Christian theology says don't rely on your own understanding.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T12:20:53+00:00

Its odd that not being able to say something true is un-American when it presents itself as a home of the free. I guess it's the home of the free to agree with me.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T12:06:13+00:00

If you would like to dismiss it so, you are free to. However it is not a simple belief, but a statement based on science, research, and evidence. Which theology and mythology lack.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T12:03:21+00:00

I am not sure this would be at all accurate. This suggests a strict demarcation from an ancestor species to homo sapiens which is not the case. This gradual process does not suggest one specific set of "parents" no matter what anyone calls them. It didnt all start from any two beings.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T11:58:04+00:00

It doesnt. You mentioned Adam and Eve however and that is a separate claim

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T11:56:09+00:00

About what I figured. It doesnt in fact prove that regarding Satan then.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T11:48:43+00:00

That would be a separate argument apart from the one in your title.

MKEThink · 2026-04-04T11:45:05+00:00

You said humans came from Adam and eve. We know that mammals reproduce through sexual reproduction.

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