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To: gratham pitt
I don't think a religion is justified by the fact that members can have children.

That would apply to Christianity too, correct?

If our soul's entry into this world is under God's power alone, then the standard monotheistic model of God doesn't make him look too good, does it? Especially when he's sending souls into a baby killing religion.

The standard definition of God is full of contradictions. In fact, it makes him look like a nutjob. I happen to disagree with most Christian models of God. Your mileage may vary.

389 posted on 10/21/2005 11:17:21 AM PDT by A Ruckus of Dogs
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To: A Ruckus of Dogs
If our soul's entry into this world is under God's power alone, then the standard monotheistic model of God doesn't make him look too good, does it? Especially when he's sending souls into a baby killing religion.

What, exactly, is it that seems to be troubling you? Do you not understand that God reliquishes control when He endows us with a free will? Why would a person choosing to kill/rape/steal/etc. indict God?

If we are free beings, then we are free to do things that are other-than-pleasing to God.

SD

390 posted on 10/21/2005 11:21:41 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: A Ruckus of Dogs
I don't think a religion is justified by the fact that members can have children.

That would apply to Christianity too, correct?

Yes, I don't think your justification for religion applies well at all. Just because a child is born into a family of some type of belief, this does not mean that God approves of that particular belief.

The statement you made earlier that since God allows a baby to be born into a family of some type of religion proves He must not have a problem with that religion is what I was objecting to. I think your claim is wrong, I don't think a baby being born into a family of some religion proves the truthfulness or validity of that religion.

393 posted on 10/21/2005 11:30:24 AM PDT by gratham pitt (Veritas vos lierabit)
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