[wyattearp]

Every knee shall bow.

Or burn.

Not the words of a loving god, but of a tyrant.

[bray]

So its ok for you to make fun of the religion that 90% of America believes in but not to make fun of your religion of Darwinism. Talk about a Fundamentalist Cultist. So where are all those transitory animals between Monkey and Man?? How did life begin w/o God?? Do you have any answers or just insults?

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
Shalom Israel

[xzins]

Only tyrant to those who are not chosen.

It could be that you are one of the non-chosen. But, who knows besides God. Time will tell.

[P-Marlowe]

Not the words of a loving god, but of a tyrant.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10 KJV)

[Fester Chugabrew]

The text does not denote an either/or choice. Every knee shall bow whether it burns or not. The Apostle Paul was not a tyrant, and neither is God. Paul, as an instrument in the interest of making known what is true about the Creator, humbly gave up his life on behalf of the Church. God, in the interest of drawing all people to Himself, humbly gave up His life in the form of a Servant.

Maybe you think it's cool to spit in the face of someone who died for you, even when that Person happens to be your Maker. Whatever. "Tyrant" He ain't. Why not take a look at yourself instead?

Or maybe you think it is tyranny to be born with reason and senses and have them to enjoy in the service of yourself and your neighbor. Maybe you think cool water and good food is served up by this nasty "tyrant" who divested Himself of glory to win you for Himself. Whatever. It's more important to turn science classes into indoctrination classes in the interest of protecting your personal notions of truth.

Or maybe you think it is unfair that you are subject to someone greater than yourself, even though many who are greater than you serve day and night to make sure you enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Trying being your own master and doing whatever is your heart's desire sometime, and then we'll see who the real tyrant is.

Even humanly speaking ignorance is no excuse when it comes to the law. Is that a tyrannical concept? If so, then try starting a government based upon your personal principles and see how long it lasts.

[hellbender]

"Every knee shall bow.
Or burn.

Not the words of a loving god, but of a tyrant."

Actually, the Gospel makes clear that "God is not willing that any should perish." I.e. He does not want to condemn anyone. The choice is up to us. Ideas have consequences, and what you believe about human nature is going to affect your life here and now, even if you chose to dismiss the possibility of eternal life. The Founding Fathers were overwhelmingly orthodox Christians. Western Christian culture gave rise to free societies, economic freedom, and science. So when you belittle Christianity, you are attacking the foundations of the society we all enjoy.