Don't You Get it?

[Katzpur]

How? It's supposed to be a higher being above such trivial human matters.

Nothing about us is trivial to God. If He had no compassion (which would require that He also had other emotions), He wouldn't be much of a God. He'd just be a "force" and He's not just a force; He's our Father in Heaven.

 

[LuisDantas]

Assuming there is a God, if religious discord pains Him, then He is perfectly free to come down here and make a ruling and declare which religion is correct (if any).

Indeed, that is something to keep in mind. Even if we doubt it to be true for some reason or another.

 

[LuisDantas]

That's been the history of humanity, at least back as far as we can find. And even within a religion it's been that way at least in the West with Catholic vs Protestant vs Sunni vs Shi'a, for example.

I've lived long enough to see that is gradually fading but not in a straight line.

It is interesting to notice (and reflect upon) the fact that most of the real bitter disagreements involve doctrines that are actually very similar to each other.

 

[JoshuaTree]

Why do you think God set in motion a creation that he knew would “pain” him? Is God a masochist?

Romans 8:19 New International Version (NIV)
19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

Birth pains? You asked lol.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Romans 8:19 New International Version (NIV)
19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

Birth pains? You asked lol.

The Bible describes birth pain as a punishment for sin.

 

[JoshuaTree]

The Bible describes birth pain as a punishment for sin.

And what is sin but lack of faith that God is in control and everything is right with the world? Perhaps the passage I provided built upon the passage you provided?

You and I are gonna be good friends someday, you just don't know it yet.

 

[LuisDantas]

And what is sin but lack of faith that God is in control and everything is right with the world?

Uh, is that sin? Are you sure?

 

[JoshuaTree]

Uh, is that sin? Are you sure?

What is the theological definition of sin?

 

[JoshuaTree]

Uh, is that sin? Are you sure?

Seems to me a lot of disagreement between religions/denominations is what is and what is not sin, so you might be onto something here worthy of discussion.

 

[LuisDantas]

What is the theological definition of sin?

I don't really know, but I would expect at least the best among them to overlap to a significant (preferably high) degree with "ethical failure".

Because if they do not, then the usefulness and legitimacy of those definitions is under severe jeopardy.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

And what is sin but lack of faith that God is in control and everything is right with the world? Perhaps the passage I provided built upon the passage you provided?

You think that God has a lack of faith that God is in control?

You and I are gonna be good friends someday, you just don't know it yet.

You're a hair's breadth from going on ignore, TBH.

 

[JoshuaTree]

You're a hair's breadth from going on ignore, TBH.

Dude, I'm being sincere!

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Dude, I'm being sincere!

So am I.

 

[Kenny]

I think it annoys God, really. Can a God feel pain? Can a God feel?

Yes, I believe He does.

 

[syo]

So many of the religions seem to snipe at each other, and I think that pains God.

christians and muslims do this. pagans are cool.

 

[Shiranui117]

So many of the religions seem to snipe at each other

Oftentimes physically.

 

[Shiranui117]

christians and muslims do this. pagans are cool.

Agreed. I've honestly gotten a LOT more insights into my Christianity by learning about paganism than I would have otherwise.

 

[GoodbyeDave]

That's been the history of humanity, at least back as far as we can find.

Well, no. It started with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is largely confined to them. It's not even typical of all monotheists. Sikhs don't go round sniping at other religions, nor do Zoroastrians. Polytheists never snipe at each other, although we can get a little fierce when discriminated against or insulted by monotheists!

 

[sealchan]

So many of the religions seem to snipe at each other, and I think that pains God.

God created this sort of discord according to the Bible when He destroyed the tower of Babel. It is His will apparently.

I like the different religions and their unique epic stories.

 

[sealchan]

Nothing about us is trivial to God. If He had no compassion (which would require that He also had other emotions), He wouldn't be much of a God. He'd just be a "force" and He's not just a force; He's our Father in Heaven.

And our Mother.