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Do humans show more compassion than the Christian deity?

Many of us own pets. Our pets are sometimes naughty and disobedient but most of us wouldn't even think of abusing them for that. Few of us would want them to be tortured for eternity. Our society punishes those who abuse pets. Could God take a few pointers on compassion from us?

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  • 7 years ago
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    Whatever the bible says happened that seems cruel in God's part, the climax of the Gospels is always the part when Christ was bloodily tortured then He asked for forgiveness to all those who tortured and rejected Him. This is the central message of Christianity. The act of Christ in this climax is the reflection of God's love and mercy to all. Why did Christ describe hell as a cruel torture chamber? To let us know the great significance of the sacrifice He would make.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    There is Compassion and there is also Wrathful Compassion. However practicing Wrathful Compassion is very difficult specially when we can only see a fraction of space from our field of vision. Since what can we see is with limitation, our analysis will always be Relative to us alone. Therefore practicing Wrathful Compassion will have a more chance of being wrongfully wrathful, as we cannot foresee all repercussions of all causes.

    If say in the carrying out of compassion you may have spanked your dog. Your knowing must be full and complete in understanding before acting. Doing something without thinking is not compassion, it is unskillfulness. Power and the Compassionate use of Power are both important and must be Mindfully Observe. When is a spanking is Compassionate correction and when it becomes Abuse must be thought of very carefully in the basis of what is morally accepted order.

  • 7 years ago

    Punishment is not synonymous with a lack of compassion. Parents prohibit and punish their children's bad behavior. Is it because they hate them? No. Salvation is open to any and everyone as long as they're alive.Sin can be nailed to the cross by accepting Christ. That's the only way There is no other name by which Salvation can be obtained. He is THE way, THE truth and THE life. but it's all up to you whether you accept the gift of salvation.

    Source(s): Christian
  • Carym
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    This is exactly why we are here to warn you about the serious consequences... (believe me, if we can force anyone to make the right decision, we will). But, since God gave us all a 'free will,' we can only offer the TRUTH and hope and pray that you will accept it.

    And, why is it that you are always questioning God's character instead of your own?

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  • 7 years ago

    God is giving people in hell what they want : eternal separation from him. Hell is the state of "self-exclusion" from God. And I am not talking about non- belief in God. The two are entirely different. People go to hell who believe in God but, for one reason or another, want nothing to do with him. People do not go to hell simply for non-belief. Everyone will be judged on the good and the bad they have done in their life. Even the Scriptures agree with this.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    There is no 'Christian deity'. You haven't tasted the compassion of God.

  • 7 years ago

    He came to earth, suffered and died horribly on a cross, all so that we wouldn't have to be tortured for eternity. Would you do that for your dog(s) or cat(s)?

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Our pets may be naughty but you know as well as I do that they believe in me, that's why I never punish them (they poo on the chair + murder but as long as they believe in me they don't need to burn?)

  • Johnny
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Yes

  • 7 years ago

    When you became atheist, did you not understand that you are asking/demanding eternal separation from Him? And do you not understand that God says that there cannot be life apart from Him?

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