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To: Aquinasfan
Moreover, since God is just, his acts must necessarily be just and, although it isn't always the case, in this instance, it is not difficult to see why theCanaanites were punished. They engaged in abominable practices

Your argument does nothing to refute the fact that infanticide is sometimes morally justifiable according to God, which is a prime instance of moral relativism. The facts clearly demonstrate that God is morally relative and thus cannot be the source of moral absolutes.

519 posted on 03/21/2003 7:59:27 AM PST by The Green Goblin
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To: The Green Goblin
Your argument does nothing to refute the fact that infanticide is sometimes morally justifiable according to God

The creator of a painting has the natural right to destroy it. The creation belongs to the creator, by definition. Analogously, the Creator of life has the right to take life away.

Keep in mind though that, although God has the right to destroy His Creation, he does not destroy human beings. In fact, he is merciful to us, in that when our earthly life is ended we have the opportunity to live with Him forever in eternal bliss. God also honors the choice of people who choose not to live with Him forever. Therefore, it's possible that many of the Canaanite children that were killed went on to a greater life.

535 posted on 03/21/2003 8:36:44 AM PST by Aquinasfan
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