Correct. Man is made in God's image. That is more than just physical shape. It is His morality, His justice, and His mercy. His sense of right and wrong.
That same inner aspect should find murdering infants just as despicable. Just my argument on this. What would you say?
I totally agree. We are on the same side here. The question--I think--is "why"? Also, given that sense of being despicable, why did God order the genocide in 1 Samuel 15?
Given my previous answer, the follow-up to this will probably not seem very satisfactory to you.
Job 40-41. Both entire chapters. Read these with the following in the back of your mind: When disciplining small children, do you stop to explain all the intricacies of the reasoning of what they did was wrong? When teaching children right and wrong (very early on), do you explain all the reasons why something is right? Or do you just say "this is right" and wait until they can better understand the reasons before explanation is given?
I think that is our relationship with God. We are very small children, and any explanation God would give would be way above our heads, and we'd be unable to comprehend. I also think that He has no need to explain Himself. He is the Creator. He can do what He wants with His creation.
I’ll have to work this into my philosophy, but I am not optimistic, LOL!
Any time in the future, if you do find a good explanation, please do share!