@DélioPT:
Why do you want to see this as control, when it`s really not like that?
Because it is control.
First of all, any kind of human relationship has consequences for mistakes/sins. Is it all blackmail too?
Second, seeing it as control doesn`t really speak the truth about the relationship between God and men.
When Jesus died for our sins, when he washed the feet of the apostles, that only showed how God loves us and wants for us nothing but the best: love and salvation.
You don`t like consequences for your actions? Then you probably won`t connect with anyone in your life, since when people fail towards someone they are eventually punished in any shape or form.
The relationship you talk about is that of a tyrant (God) and his slaves/puppets (humans). Humans have no rights in the relationship you describe, their individuality, desires don't account, all that matters is satisfying the tyrant's whims. Who wants to be part of such a relationship?
He died because a few people wanted Him dead because he brought a message completely different.
This is true.
He died because His death would bring redemption for men. His death means everything: if you die with Jesus, you ressurrect with Him. Know what this means? It means that those who love God will live with Him for all eternity. And it also shows that God loves us to the point of suffering for our sake. That`s control right?
So, it really was necessary.
I don't get the "four our sake part". This is probably one of the most irrational parts of Christianity. Also, you used too much circular logic in this post.
If he wanted people to suffer He woudn`t have sent His son to die for us.
And the point of that was? Considering Jesus was "God" (in your view) no suffering he would've experienced would've been a big deal, and what was the point? What's this whole "dying for us" nonsesne? You're talking as if humanity was in danger and he saved it, however the only thing threatening humanity was, ironically, God.
If he doesn't want people to suffer he should treat them with respect, rather than demanding submission. If he doesn't like it, he should've created mindless drones, rather than being with free will and the ability (so rarely used) to think critically. Just because he created humans doesn't mean he has any right to people's lives.
So you assume that drugs are harmful. Know why? Because it destroys men.
LOL, yes, they can certainly destroy one's health in excess.
As greed and egostism, etc.
All that is considered sin is, by essence, an opposition to God. The act of homosexuality is seen as perversion of human nature - from a religious point of view.
Homosexuality is perfectly normal. And it's funny how you changed your tone (from the above). Homosexuality, unlike drugs and alcohol (which Jesus himself drank BTW) doesn't destroy men (something perfectly obvious), so why is it wrong?
Like prostitution. No harm done, people enjoy it, so what`s wrong. That`s the problem many people don`t realize because they are seeing through their own eyes and not through God`s eyes.
If it`s not God, than it`s a deviation. It`s like a silent corruption that pushes them away from God.
God is subjective (the differences between the Old and New Testament illustrate that perfectly). At the end of the day the relationship between god and man that you describe is one of master and slave.
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