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Honestly, the doctrine of eternal torture in the fires of hell is MUCH more disturbing.
Saving a human being from being lit on fire for all eternity is quite noble, if you ask me. And, in the minds of mom's who believe that their chidren are going the wrong way and will be lit on fire forever, this makes perfect sense to kill them so they will be safe with God forever; full of happiness and joy!!
It's just plain ol' common sense and mother-bear type thinking.
No herefornow, killing unborn children is against everything Christ taught about. You kill a child and don't repent, you die in hell. Same goes for abortion. I've been through one, and it is no fun, especially when you have no control over the decision. I had to reluctantly stand by, and let my very own child die. How do you think that made me feel?
I still repent over it. You both are disturbed IMO.
Like I said, this doctrine is found nowhere in the scriptures, and is pure assumption on our part.
Yes I know that, people like to assume that babies and little children are exempt from eternal torment. It comes with the territory of being human, our instincts are to protect our young.........
No herefornow, killing unborn children is against everything Christ taught about. You kill a child and don't repent, you die in hell. Same goes for abortion. I've been through one, and it is no fun, especially when you have no control over the decision. I had to reluctantly stand by, and let my very own child die. How do you think that made me feel?
I still repent over it. You both are disturbed IMO.
I think you're missing the point though. They are saying it makes sense IF eternal hell (and the age of accountability) are true.
Just pointing out the absurdity of ET doctrine AND some possible results of believing that absurdity.
Yes I know that, people like to assume that babies and little children are exempt from eternal torment. It comes with the territory of being human, our instincts are to protect our young.........
The issue really is this meerkat, the scriptures were written in a Jewish mindset, not Grecian like we know and understand, so the customs and culture must always be considered, especially in this matter. As it appears, even though it was not covered of at all in the scriptures except in the case of David's son, we must infer based on the custom of accountability, that it is implied, and those who cannot make these decisions, are cared for.
But as Paul said, none of us...not one...seeks God, and we are all, without excuse, yet like I said, it isn't consistent with God's character and decree to mankind IMO, to punish someone who never knew in the first place, but for the one that does, the punishment IMO, is well deserved.
I think you're missing the point though. They are saying it makes sense IF eternal hell (and the age of accountability) are true.
Just pointing out the absurdity of ET doctrine AND some possible results of believing that absurdity.
No...these comments have nothing to do with the ET doctrine. The ET doctrine is based on a judgement God's only decree, the murder of a child, is by man's hand. What is absurd, is that the Universalist ties these two together and justifies the murder of innocent children.
No...these comments have nothing to do with the ET doctrine. The ET doctrine is based on a judgement God's only decree, the murder of a child, is by man's hand. What is absurd, is that the Universalist ties these two together and justifies the murder of innocent children.
No, I don't believe it is justified because I don't believe in ET. I'm just pointing out that ET doctrine drives people to do crazy things sometimes because it is a CRAZY idea.
No, I don't believe it is justified because I don't believe in ET. I'm just pointing out that ET doctrine drives people to do crazy things sometimes because it is a CRAZY idea.
I disagree. People that kill their children don't have Christ in them, even though they think they are justifying and securing their salvation, like some have in our history. The whole purpose of Christ being in you, is to overcome sin, and defeat it.
I disagree. People that kill their children don't have Christ in them, even though they think they are justifying and securing their salvation, like some have in our history. The whole purpose of Christ being in you, is to overcome sin, and defeat it.
No herefornow, killing unborn children is against everything Christ taught about. You kill a child and don't repent, you die in hell. Same goes for abortion. I've been through one, and it is no fun, especially when you have no control over the decision. I had to reluctantly stand by, and let my very own child die. How do you think that made me feel?
I still repent over it. You both are disturbed IMO.
I'm sorry you had to go through that, sciotamicks. I have also been through traumas of my own. I think we all have.
But, someday you will understand what a horrible pagan doctrine eternal torment is.
I PROMISE you, that.
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