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If humans are made in the image of God why not make it so that...

Epic Beard Man

Epic Beard Man

Bearded Philosopher
Jos said:
No, you can't since being made in the image of God means that your soul gets judged in the afterlife and that means that you'll end in up hell since suicide is supposedly a sin, so there doesn't seem to be a way out.
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Well you did ask why nt make it so that we aren't made in the image of God anymore.
 
Fool

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
Jos said:
If humans are made in the image of God why not make it so that we can't be anymore?
Why not make it so that a person's status as an image bearer of God is revoked if they don't want it anymore?
I thought God cared about giving people choices.
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if one is a fractal of a hologram, then revoking that idea leads to dualism. Many already reject that they are god, or the light. The light is always otherwise and not reccognized in its omnipresence.

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Samantha Rinne

Samantha Rinne

Resident Genderfluid Writer/Artist
Jos said:
If humans are made in the image of God why not make it so that we can't be anymore?
Why not make it so that a person's status as an image bearer of God is revoked if they don't want it anymore?
I thought God cared about giving people choices.
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You're being an idiot.

Suppose for a second that you are the son of the Lord of Gaia Celestis (this is a punny name btw, supposed to represent Earth/Heaven but I made it into a town name), basically nobility in a wealthy land. As such, with basically no effort on your part you stand to gain inheritance. He's easygoing, and doesn't demand any duties at all. Nor does he care about reputation. You could probably get drunk and have a few orgies, and he'd be pretty easygoing about it. His main concern is actually your happiness. He's a good dad, and he's a good Lord of his Kingdom (doesn't demand huge property or income taxes, just a sales tax so the roads and such are built, and he gives much of his earnings to charity).

This guy isn't a ruler, and doesn't expect you to rule things, and there aren't any duties, he just is happiest when he sees you living your best life. But it seems like all that drinking and orgies just didn't satisfy you. Something is still bothering you. Then your "friends" ask you if it's exhausting being the son of a lord. You get to thinking, and tell your father that you don't want your inheritance anymore. So you go out with no money and no resources, and after a few weeks you wind up on the streets. Your "friends" are no help, they tell you it was all your fault (even though it's their advice you listened to). Eventually, you come crawling back to your father on your hands and knees. He's like "No worries. I expected you to do some exploring. You'll always be my son."

Recognize this story? It's the Prodigal Son.

We are all children of God. To do this is to be a bratty and petulant child that says "Screw you dad, I don't want your inheritance" despite the fact it was actually yours by grace, without understanding what it even is. It's a gift, not a duty. And what child refuses a gift of someone who loves them? But yes, you can reject this (it's called losing your soul). You can also change your mind and have it back.
 
leov

leov

Well-Known Member
Jos said:
If humans are made in the image of God why not make it so that we can't be anymore?
Why not make it so that a person's status as an image bearer of God is revoked if they don't want it anymore?
I thought God cared about giving people choices.
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We can do it ourselves. Using natural laws.
 
J

Jos

Well-Known Member
Samantha Rinne said:
You're being an idiot.
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For a Christian you're not very nice.

Samantha Rinne said:
Suppose for a second that you are the son of the Lord of Gaia Celestis (this is a punny name btw, supposed to represent Earth/Heaven but I made it into a town name), basically nobility in a wealthy land. As such, with basically no effort on your part you stand to gain inheritance. He's easygoing, and doesn't demand any duties at all. Nor does he care about reputation. You could probably get drunk and have a few orgies, and he'd be pretty easygoing about it. His main concern is actually your happiness. He's a good dad, and he's a good Lord of his Kingdom (doesn't demand huge property or income taxes, just a sales tax so the roads and such are built, and he gives much of his earnings to charity).

This guy isn't a ruler, and doesn't expect you to rule things, and there aren't any duties, he just is happiest when he sees you living your best life. But it seems like all that drinking and orgies just didn't satisfy you. Something is still bothering you. Then your "friends" ask you if it's exhausting being the son of a lord. You get to thinking, and tell your father that you don't want your inheritance anymore. So you go out with no money and no resources, and after a few weeks you wind up on the streets. Your "friends" are no help, they tell you it was all your fault (even though it's their advice you listened to). Eventually, you come crawling back to your father on your hands and knees. He's like "No worries. I expected you to do some exploring. You'll always be my son."

Recognize this story? It's the Prodigal Son.

We are all children of God. To do this is to be a bratty and petulant child that says "Screw you dad, I don't want your inheritance" despite the fact it was actually yours by grace, without understanding what it even is. It's a gift, not a duty. And what child refuses a gift of someone who loves them? But yes, you can reject this (it's called losing your soul). You can also change your mind and have it back.
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Assuming Christianity is true, it's not that simple but that's not even the point, you didn't answer the original question. Plus, I don't want anything from a God that has no problem sending people to Hell, allowing humans to slaughter other creatures and creates evil creatures like Satan, so don't judge me please.
 
MJFlores

MJFlores

Well-Known Member
LightofTruth said:
View attachment 33128 The image of God
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That is the image of your God?
I believe that he has a shadow.
He is wearing a sport shirt
and wearing pants?
I suppose he has buttocks?

Anyways, the God of the Bible who is my God - the only true God doesn't have a shadow.
It is not my opinion and we can read this in the Bible:
In the New Testament from the Letter of James, the sibling apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ

James 1:17 New Life Version (NLV)
Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God. He is the One Who made all light. He does not change. No shadow is made by His turning.

James 1:17 Living Bible (TLB)
But whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God, the Creator of all light, and he shines forever without change or shadow.

James 1:17 International Children’s Bible (ICB)
Every good action and every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Creator of the sun, moon, and stars. God does not change like their shifting shadows.

James 1:17 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Everything good comes from God. Every perfect gift is from him. These good gifts come down from the Father who made all the lights in the sky. But God never changes like the shadows from those lights. He is always the same.


If the real and only God does not cast a shadow
Then he must be invisible, unseen, a spirit
If the real and true God does not cast a shadow
What then is his image?
 
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