that is my argument, for if it was absolute, we would not have a choice but to believe in his existence...we would not have free will (or at least we would delude ourselves into thinking we did not have free will..eg..God exists therefore we HAVE to do what he says..)
My reply.
Even if he existed, that does not mean we would choose to enslave ourselves to him. If he wants to lead, then like all leaders, he would have to earn that right.
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i still argue he is not condemning us..are you condemning your kids when you tell them not to do something or they will get hurt?
he is warning us of the consequences..
My reply.
If we are to take A & E as God's example of full disclosure of the consequences and benefits of his standards, then he is a poor conveyor of information as he arbitrary just tacked on a bunch of unknown consequences and benefits. In fact the snake gave more information than God did. I call that a lie of omission.
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and if they do it and they get hurt is it your fault, or IOW did you hurt them or did they hurt themselves?
My reply.
Let us not forget that God left a loaded gun where they could access it. That is negligence.
If I was negligent with my children then yes, I deserve blame.
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did you blame your parents for you getting hurt when they told you you would if you did that particular thing?