[SIZE=small]Every time I ask: do you believe literally? I get willful moral and intellectual dissonance.[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]Please see how this clip ends. [/SIZE] [SIZE=small]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mRYiplTf3I[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]I believe that Jesus believed, is what that last gent speaking in this clip uses as his reason for believing the unbelievable story of Lot. He is forgiving a God who is obviously doing evil just because he can blame his poor moral position on Jesus.[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]This type of willful moral and intellectual dissonance is what I get from many Christians who will forgive their God for things they condemn people for doing. [/SIZE] [SIZE=small]If morals are not the most important issue for God or Christians, then what is the most important aspect of religion to you as a believer?[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]Are literalists idol worshipers? The last speaker seems to be one as he ignores his own true beliefs to follow his idol, Jesus even as he doubts the morality and reality of the story of Lot.[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]Regards[/SIZE] [SIZE=small]DL [/SIZE]
\t<a>11. Pearls Before The Swine</a>Father forgive me Mother forsake me I think they've all become to strong Brother believe me Silence is deadly And its giving me the strength to carry on Time has come, now I'm blind, deaf & numb You're killing me, you're killing me When I look into your eyes I can see it's The world that you despise And you're giving me the strength to carry on Forgive me... Look for the devils in their eyes, Laughing, the blood has long been dried. To hide in your disguise it goes on & on & on... Wallow, pearls before swine! If the liar deceives you Then the sin will appear true Even if it leads me to the end Killer accuse me The devil breathes easy - give in me the strength to carry on Time has come, now I'm blind deaf & numb Your killing me your killing When I look into your eyes I can see it's The world that you despise And your giving me the strength to carry on Look for the devils in their eyes, Laughing the blood has long been dried Tonight in your disguise it goes on& on Wallow... pearls before swine No you've blown away the sun Darkened eyes & bitten tongue Now you've blown away the son. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtnltQ4mtIc
Look up vicarious redemption and substitutionary punishment for the first time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNtBkOXItqw Regards DL