Love cannot be demanded...it must be given freely. And accordingly, the option of NOT loving must also exist.
And that is the point at which hatred, and anger, and evil is born...and indeed needed.
I can expand on this topic needlessly. Let me know if I need to.
For you lurkers and curious...aren't you somewhat nervous about your future? Are you so sure of your eternity that you are willing to risk it all?
Wouldn't you like to ask others what they trust about this strange concept of God.
Come-on guys...ask.
Eternity hangs in the balance. We will not eat your brains for asking a simple question.
Ask...you can trust us. We will not eat your brains or try to brainwash you...promise.
In the end, you must decide for yourself. No one else can do that for you (hence, no brainwashing will work).