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God and war

(113 Posts)
Cherrytree59 Wed 04-Nov-15 00:35:32

Its a bit like Nero watching Rome burn
God watching humanity wiping each other out
Earth would have been much better place with 'soulless' animals and plants
Much less for him to get angry with and no need for redemption!

Cherrytree59 Wed 04-Nov-15 00:24:50

While God is" Slow to anger and gives time to repent". People are being killed tortured and maimed perhaps it would be better if he did get Angry quicker!

starbird Tue 03-Nov-15 22:47:50

Just think what life was like in the early days and how it is now. From small tribes fighting each other, to smaller kingdoms, then nations, now groups of nations. There is a progression. England and France were enemies right up to a few years before the First World War, now it is unthinkable that we would take up arms against them.

I think wars will end soon. Weapons have become so devastating and it is getting harder to kill your 'enemy' without harming yourself and the environment. Before too long everyone will see that it is better to sort out problems by talking - look at Syria, we have actually got Iran, Russia, Arabs, and the USA talking and more or less agreeing with each other. They may not become bosom buddies for a long time yet but it is progress.

If not, then maybe a threat from outer space will have the effect of knocking our heads together so that we will all recognise that we are all one family sharing the same one planet and (those who believe in Him), worship the same God whatever name they use for Him.

Ana Tue 03-Nov-15 22:29:29

You're right, actually jingl. Just seems as though soon's setting herself up for a bit of a bashing here, that's all. But I'm sure she's up for it smile

soontobe Tue 03-Nov-15 22:27:41

x post.
But thanks anyway jinglbellsfrocks. smile

soontobe Tue 03-Nov-15 22:26:37

If people dont want to debate this, that is fine.

jinglbellsfrocks Tue 03-Nov-15 22:26:17

That's not really fair. soon has posed this on the 'religion/spirituality' forum. We don't have to read the threads.

Ana Tue 03-Nov-15 22:24:40

Perhaps you could look into joining a Christian website of some sort, soontobe, on which such threads might be more welcome.

soontobe Tue 03-Nov-15 22:22:51

I totally agree when people use religion as an excuse for war and acts of hate, that is beyond dreadful.

If anyone twists what is written in the Bible, that is just as bad or worse than with other religions which do not want war and hate also.

Luckygirl Tue 03-Nov-15 22:12:40

Nonsense indeed. How very dreadful it is when people use religion as an excuse for war and acts of hate. Just as the muslim terrorists misinterpret their religion in a twisted way, so we see the same happening with the Christian religion.

No more from me on this thread - it is far too sickening and inhuman.

soontobe Tue 03-Nov-15 21:21:43

As it isnt nonsense, there is a problem.
Which is why people like me feel compelled to not keep quiet about it. If only.

whitewave Tue 03-Nov-15 21:15:11

If there was a Christian God, I would never accept that He would believe in a just war. That as well as the bible is simply human construct.

I am not sure really any I am posting as I find it all such nonsense I am afraid.

soontobe Tue 03-Nov-15 21:09:35

I am starting this thread because there seems to be huge differences between what people think, and what is actually in the Bible about this.

God is slow to anger. And in the Bible seems to give people multiple chances to repent.

But he is not a pushover, and war was quite frequent in the Bible.

I in no way know everything about this subject, but wanted to start a discussion anyway.