Fine tuning specifics: Reasons for God (Introduction)

by David Turell , Saturday, April 29, 2017, 15:41 (2765 days ago) @ Balance_Maintained

David: It is my distinct impression that you are highly prejudiced against religion in general.

It is my impression that he likes to tweak our beards. When I look at the world, particularly the world of Atheist, I see a certain tendency towards fatalism. Particularly in the hardline materialist versions that both deny free will and subscribe to the at death there is nothing mentality. YOLO, right?

I fully agree.

Tony: Ironically, the bible also talks about those who are NOT Christians that follow the Christian laws. (Romans 2:13-15) This would be the group that DHW lumps himself in with: good people who try to live a principled life in a loving manner.

dhw more than lumps. I know his life and he is principled and loving.

Tony: It teaches that imprisoning men is a pointless waste of time, that man will dominate man to his injury, that the love of money is the root of much wickedness.

Based on that what is to be done with criminals?

Tony: Yes, it teaches us that the perfect standard is unattainable, but also that there is compassion and forgiveness for our mistakes provided we not only feel remorse but do our best to make amends and correct ourselves, which also sets the stage for how we should treat others, by pointing out that it is impossible to meet everyone's expectations so we should forgive each other where they fall short.

What if 'falling short' is a deliberate act against one?