Religious Freedom

Strangler Lewis · 10-29-2006, 07:16 AM

Jesus certainly was an asshole on the "Live and let live," "Dude, what's your problem?" level. So were the Old Testament prophets. If by asshole, we mean treating the people who love and trust him poorly, I don't recall any such stories in the Bible. Of course, the Old Testament God was an asshole to Moses and Job, so it's reasonable to assume that God in the flesh was as well. And, if the question of salvation vs. damnation hinges on faith and belief rather than good works, that's major ass-holiness.

10-29-2006, 07:16 AM	#11
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Jesus certainly was an asshole on the "Live and let live," "Dude, what's your problem?" level. So were the Old Testament prophets. If by asshole, we mean treating the people who love and trust him poorly, I don't recall any such stories in the Bible. Of course, the Old Testament God was an asshole to Moses and Job, so it's reasonable to assume that God in the flesh was as well. And, if the question of salvation vs. damnation hinges on faith and belief rather than good works, that's major ass-holiness. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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