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Author Topic:   Where is the theological evidence for God's benevolence?
Citizzzen
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Message 1 of 2 (192749)
03-20-2005 9:15 AM


(I do not know what the appropriate forum for this would be...)
I am an atheist who feels it is important to have at least a cursory understanding of Christianity, and other religions. So, this is not an EvC question, but a wholly theological question.
Where is the theological evidence for God's benevolence?
Even if I were to say that I believe in the Christian construct, I could never support it:
Hindus and Muslims go to hell for all eternity, despite living lives of virtue and value, simply because their cultural beliefs are wrong? Anyone can live a life of outright abomination, but as long as they truly repent on their death bed they get everlasting paradise?
The OT is filled with examples of God smiting and punishing. Jesus never disavows the OT, but says that love and belief in him now supersede obedience to the law. However, the penalty/rewards are the same. Do it God's way and get heaven, otherwise go to hell for all eternity.
So, let's say I am sold - what's it going to take to put you in a new religion today, eh? - and I believe that Christianity is true. Where is the theological evidence that God is fair, or righteous or benevolent?

AdminJar
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Message 2 of 2 (192780)
03-20-2005 11:39 AM


Thread copied to the Where is the theological evidence for God's benevolence? thread in the Faith and Belief forum, this copy of the thread has been closed.

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