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Originally Posted by Allie
Thanks for your reply, Phillip 
I don't think it has answered my main question, though. I think perhaps you have misunderstood it
I was not saying that an Almighty being is unaware of us - and perhaps, as you say, in great detail. What I was saying is that if Yahweh is responsible for the creation and evolution of the Universe, it is reasonable to assume that he is similarly evolved in what we might term emotional intelligence and therefore does not share our mindset - given that it is mortal and probably rather feeble.
Let me draw an analogy, Phillip. If I find a colony of ants has invaded a room in my house I have an immediate understanding of their state. They, by contrast, have absolutely no idea I exist. They cannot possibly conceive the world in which I live with its homes, furniture, schools, technology and so on. Now, given that I am clearly more evolved than they are, would it be reasonable of me to expect them to 'know' me and my world and to punish them if they didn't? Wouldn't it be faintly ludicrous to make such demands of an ant?
Extrapolating from this analogy, I cannot conceive of an Almighty being who would punish me for being what I was - a mere mortal. It is unfathomable to me to conceive of an Almighty who would be remotely interested in whether or not I chose to attend a church, synagogue, mosque - or nowhere at all.
I have never quite understood an Almighty being who demands that you must believe in his son or you're toast. This diminishes his 'might' and confers an entirely worldly egotistical stance on him. For me, Phillip, this doesn't quite stack up
If he is Almighty, then his emotional intelligence must also be way beyond ours. |
Oh ok. I understand how you feel, Allie. You know, I used to think about the same thing. A few people I know have asked something similar to this before. Let me begin by saying this. Yahweh has a HUGE plan. His plan stretches before the times of Adam and Eve. Yes, this is in Bible scriptures. You just have to dig deeper. Anyways, His primary will is to build a family--a family surrounded by pure love, righteousness, selflessness, true peace (not the peace Satan wants you to perceive), and a world of no hunger, no tears, no wars, no sadness, and most important of all, no death. It's getting better. He wants us to inherit EVERYTHING He has created in the past, present, AND future! Hmm...can you think about that for a minute? Yes, that includes the Earth. Ok, it gets even better. He wants ALL of us (I'll get to this in a minute, why I said ALL) to enjoy and live freely with the knowledge, strength, and inheritance that He will give us. Best of all, He wants us to be with Him, living a life meant for you and me.
Father Yahweh (now I say He is also your Father as well, regardless if you acknowledge Him or not, but you can choose Satan as your Father) NEVER wants any of us to die and lose all of the above things I mentioned. That is not what He wants. Here is the rub...we can't live in His family if we choose to be rebellious and contradict His ways. Everything that you see and feel are His--His creations. There are things you can't see that He created. Allie, you can not live with Him if you don't follow His ways. It will never work out. For example, He would have to kick you out of the Kingdom of Heaven if you don't follow His rules when living under His roof. But here is the other rub, where would you go? Everything you see and feel are His Kingdom? The Kingdom of Heaven is coming here to Earth shortly. And you will see what I mean. The thing is that you can't inherit the Earth or anything else unless you become part of His family. Is that so much to ask for the gifts of love He will give you? One of those gifts are the most important one, Eternal Life. These gifts are not "tricks" to lure you to His Kingdom. They are expressions of His love. He created us for a reason. And I have just presented to you with that reason.
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Most people think that Yahweh is a "tyrant" or a "evil dictator" because He is so strict. Let me tell you something, it has been SO easy once I entered His arms of care. His so called strict rules and laws seem like a walk in the park by now. Don't see His judgment as punishment. Because it's not. In fact, He will give you another chance. This is NOT the only time He will give you a chance. He knows that, in some people's lives, most people will not get a chance to know Him by heart. However, your second chance will be a lot different. Father Yahweh will personally teach you and many others who He is and what He wants to give you. You will see this during the "Millennial Reign of Yahushua," which is the 1000 years rule of the Kingdom on Earth. This will happen very soon...in 3 - 4 years time. Read my snippet about "Hell" a few posts up. Because you see, He does know that we can't comprehend a lot of things. His thoughts are much, much higher than ours. You already know that. The only people who He will outright reject on judgment day are people who know the truth but pushes Him aside regardless. Furthermore, people who choose Satan and Evil over Him blatantly. One example would be the Illuminati and ones who call themselves, Elitists.
I hope that helps.
-Phillip