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Re: The Problem of Evil
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Sun, 3 Dec 2000 03:24:47 GMT
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John Neal wrote:
> > I guess that puts them pretty much on the same
> > team. Ever read the Book of Job?
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> Yes.
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> > See what I mean?
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> No. The book of Job is a story, not a proof text that a devil exists.
THE ENTIRE BIBLE is a collection of stories. It conflicts itself all over the
place. I suppose you pull the standard dodges, and only pick what parts you agree
with, and say they are true while the rest MUST be wrong?
--
Tom Stangl
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| (...) I think the understanding of God changed and matured through time in the OT. The early Israelites were polytheistic; they had to learn that there was only one god YHWH. YHWH was perceived as a war God. This is definitely inconsistent (in my (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Tough proof I agree. (...) I agree. It is better to presuppose that we are acting freely. (...) Stop right there. God isn't "testing" us. God created us and gave us life to do with it what we will. (...) Well, other than the fact that God is (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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