Christianity

Before I answer, there is a few things I need to refer to as I go. To start off: 1) GOD can read minds [Genesis 18:10-14] 2) GOD knows everything you are already going to do, regardless of the circumstances [Romans 8:29-30]. Basically, he can calculate the choices you will make. Lastly, I would like to add that Jesus himself is God, it says so in the Bible. I might need to refer to that again later, so I'll just put that here now. If you disagree, I'll supply more Bible quotes. Secondly, I'd like to add that I do not think that other religions are "fake". They are real, they are worshipping real entities, but they aren't GOD. If you read the Old Testament, it has countless references to demons that the enemies of Israel worship, such as: baal, dagon, moloch, astaroth, etc. There are tons. 1) a) Of Course he is able to stop them. b) GOD loves us, that's why. Let me try to explain [I'm running out of characters, less than 500 now]. You can cite the Old Testament especially most of the book of Judges on Israel being punished for their sins. However, in addition, you have to remember people have free will. Also, remember Romans 8:29-30. You can deduct that: 1) They were going to heaven anyways if they were murdered, etc. 2) It didn't matter because regardless they would never enter Heaven. I want to expand on this further in my next reply but for now just remember - forced love is rape. c) Refer to b I am out of characters. I did #1 last. I will expand on more of this in round 2. 2) [Luke 16:18] I don't see your problem here. [Mark 16:16] I don't see your problem here either. You said your arguments got cut off in the comments, I think this is where it was as well as the previous quote. [Jude 1:5] What's the difference between this quote and them being sent to hell in the first place? In addition, read this: Romans 12:17-21 King James Version (KJV) 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. What this is saying is that GOD will do all the work, we don't need to worry about going after punishments, etc. Same can be said about the people of egypt. Then again, GOD smited other people in the past such as Onan. [John 3:36] Okay, I am running out of Characters now. So to keep things short, life means getting into Heaven basically. As for the wrath, let me quote scripture: Revelation 15:7-8 King James Version (KJV) 7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. 8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. Also, Read Revelation 16: 1-18 for more information. I just deleted some room but I now only have 600 characters left. 3) [Luke 2:23] - For your quote on Luke 2:23 and citing it as Mysogyny, you are taking the quote out of context. Let me quote Luke 2:21-23: Luke 2:21-23 King James Version (KJV) 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) So the reason it says male, is because Jesus himself was a male. [1 Corinthians 11:3 (It's what you quoted, you can double-check if you don't believe me)] This just says that men are responsible and the leader. It is saying it is the husband's job to lead. Therefore, if the wife is doing something sinful, and he does not try his best to correct her, in a way it is his fault for not trying to inform her it is bad. In addition, Christ is the leader. He is who's rules we obey. Does this mean the men can boss the women around and control them? Well, read these verses and they'll answer your questions: Colossians 3:19 King James Version (KJV) 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Ephesians 5:25-29 King James Version (KJV) 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: Especially in Ephesians 5:25, it talks about how men should die to protect their wives. a) Depends b) No. Infruriating GOD? Well, that I am not 100% sure of the consequences because I have not researched deeply into that, but here are a few verses for ya: Amos 3:3-4 King James Version (KJV) 3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? 4 Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? Basically it is saying, if you don"t agree [both Christians or both Atheists] how can you walk together or be friends? 2 Corinthians 6:14 King James Version (KJV) 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? That right there is saying more specific. I hope that answers your question. c) Well this should be pretty obvious. I used to be an atheist when I was younger and even I knew the answer [makes me think you have a strategy lol]. If you don"t believe in Jesus you will go to hell. However, that doesn"t mean people who believe in Jesus won"t go to hell too. [if you want more info on that, let me know. It isn"t related to the topic am but I can post it for you] d) Vigorously Punishable? Well, I'll let this answer for you: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. Some will translate it to be sexually immoral but to be honest, that is just a very over-simplified definition. You'll find that in most NIV translations. but the NIV just rechanges the whole meaning of the Bible in some spots so I wouldn't trust it (or most new Bibles anyways). Pertaining to lies: Revelation 21:8 King James Version (KJV) 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. So I just want to say something. Nobody is perfect and follows all rules, "everyone falls short to the glory of GOD" [Romans 3:23] but it doesn't give you excuse to sin. It also means that these things can send you to hell. Lastly, I want to say there were parts I didn't get to completely talk about because of the lack of characters, mainly question #1. I hope we can address them in round 2. Oh, and sorry I didn't mean to offend you. I would just take it as a compliment or something positive.