a genocide happening right in front of our eyes, for an ongoing war in Eastern Europe where millions of Slavs (most of them Christians) have been killed or maimed, for Burkina Faso where violence has continued to be a massive problem for followers of Jesus, for the killings in Nigeria where attacks on Christians are rampant. the situation in Middle East where, in addition to leveling and destroying stuff, and where US has sent an armada next to the shores of Iran. Where another war is about to start. Venezuela, Argentina and Chile where the countries are falling into chaos. Europe where people can't afford to stay warm in the winter and are freezing to death.
All because adam and eve broke the ONE AND ONLY rule they had. Everything you list is because humans don't like believing and following God and loving others.
All because adam and eve broke the ONE AND ONLY rule they had
Are you saying this with a straight face? the misery, suffering, pain we/Humanity have had to endure for thousands of years, and something we can see, hear, feel and experience ourselves today... all these because a couple took a bite of an apple (or whatever fruit you want) thousands of years ago?
I do know what Christians believe. We try to become like God by eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge, back in the Garden of Eden. And ever since, God has been angry with us. We are stained by original sin and we cannot redeem ourselves no matter what we do. So Jesus being the son of God decides he must come to planet Earth and take a human form and sacrifice himself as a scapegoat in order to redeem us in the eyes of God. That's the plan. God sends his son to earth to die so that humanity can be forgiven.
This is the official story that you see in the Bible. And this is what most Christians believe. But there are enormous problems with this story. Problems that most people never think about because they've been taught to accept it on faith. However, I don't think it's something you're willing to hear.
"It's too big for my mind to comprehend, that makes it false"
the misery, suffering, pain we/Humanity have had to endure for thousands of years, and something we can see, hear, feel and experience ourselves today... all these because a couple took a bite of an apple (or whatever fruit you want) thousands of years ago?
"We can't possibly be affected! We're too good and strong to be affected!!"
Do you not think the decisions a family makes affects a kid's future? How much more would the decisions of the ancestors of humankind. Their descendants keep sinning too, so that's a major factor.
And ever since, God has been angry with us.
He still loves us as He has put forth plenty of opportunities and invitations to turn to Him.
We are stained by original sin and we cannot redeem ourselves no matter what we do.
Yes. Humans like to think THEY can do it ALLL themselves. And that they can make God indebted to them if they do task.
This is the official story that you see in the Bible. And this is what most Christians believe. But there are enormous problems with this story. Problems that most people never think about because they've been taught to accept it on faith. However, I don't think it's something you're willing to hear.
All because adam and eve broke the ONE AND ONLY rule they had. Everything you list is because humans don't like believing and following God and loving others.
Are you saying this with a straight face? the misery, suffering, pain we/Humanity have had to endure for thousands of years, and something we can see, hear, feel and experience ourselves today... all these because a couple took a bite of an apple (or whatever fruit you want) thousands of years ago?
I do know what Christians believe. We try to become like God by eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge, back in the Garden of Eden. And ever since, God has been angry with us. We are stained by original sin and we cannot redeem ourselves no matter what we do. So Jesus being the son of God decides he must come to planet Earth and take a human form and sacrifice himself as a scapegoat in order to redeem us in the eyes of God. That's the plan. God sends his son to earth to die so that humanity can be forgiven.
This is the official story that you see in the Bible. And this is what most Christians believe. But there are enormous problems with this story. Problems that most people never think about because they've been taught to accept it on faith. However, I don't think it's something you're willing to hear.
"It's too big for my mind to comprehend, that makes it false"
"We can't possibly be affected! We're too good and strong to be affected!!"
Do you not think the decisions a family makes affects a kid's future? How much more would the decisions of the ancestors of humankind. Their descendants keep sinning too, so that's a major factor.
He still loves us as He has put forth plenty of opportunities and invitations to turn to Him.
Yes. Humans like to think THEY can do it ALLL themselves. And that they can make God indebted to them if they do task.
Problems like?
You don't believe anything I say. What purpose would serve for me to detail the problems with this story? But, I do admit it's a nice story.
The pot calling the kettle black. "Disagreement = BaaaAAaAd!!!1" Do you say things like your comment to everyone you meet?