Guys, it has been a while since I first posted the question "Why did God forgive our sins" and I must say that I was very surprised at all the comments. But, I must tell you that I find it amusing that some of you quote the bible as if you personally verified its truth. Point is that you are relying on "stories" passed down through generations, then put into writing. The truth is based on your "faith". I once to had "faith" when I believed in Santa. After all, my parents told me there was a Santa and I saw pictures of him, read about him AND even saw the "real" Santa in the Mall. I also, recall having a fight with a guy, who was supposed to be my friend, who told me that there was no Santa. I gave him a bloody nose! Kind of like when I talk to people who believe in a God... They want to give a bloody nose too.
Consider this: The Old Testament speaks of a vindictive God who seems to enjoy killing man and/or his children. And he does all kinds of very bad things: Sodom & Gomorra, the great flood, the parting of the Red Sea and drowning all those Egyptian soldiers, etc.. I wonder if God ever thought of the innocent children he also killed or left without parents because he decided that the parents sinned. What a guy!!! No wonder why he is referred to as the “Father” . .Some father! Then the New Testament comes along and the old evil God somehow disappeared. Use some common sense! The Jews came up with the idea of a one God and, guess what, their one god theory was taken up by the Christians and the Jews were left behind . . God forbid that the Christians would accept Jews as part of their flock . So, they made up a story that the Jews rejected the “True God” and would someday be destroyed, by God, unless at the time of his coming they accepted him.. Give me a break!