[stuartcr]

I can’t imagine God wanting to be feared. As for should be, I think that would be up to the individual and his beliefs..

[DannyTN]

"I can’t imagine God wanting to be feared. As for should be, I think that would be up to the individual and his beliefs."

Only in the same way that a parent want's a child to fear punishment to avoid doing something that could be injurious to the child or others or that is wrong.

Ultimately, God wants our love not our fear.

"Perfect love casts out fear" -John

[DungeonMaster]

I can’t imagine God wanting to be feared. As for should be, I think that would be up to the individual and his beliefs.

God is a righteous judge and He will condemn all who are found guilty of sin. That condemnation is either eternal punishment or eternal destruction. And you don't think He should or wants to be feared?