[True Disciple]

Re: Why I can't be a Christian(Very Simple to understand)

I think a mistake atheists often make about the concept of Hell is focusing on God sending sinners to Hell. They do not mention, of course, that each and every person in Hell chose to be there, by rejecting the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

It gets me really angry that again God gets the blame, while it is man that chooses Hellfire over His Loving Arms.

[Sidoain]

Re: Why I can't be a Christian(Very Simple to understand)

Adan and Eve, 1st ppl born in our world. The 1st ppl to disobey the Lord by eating the fruit of the tree. Why did he had to place a tree there? I think jesus test all of us. If the 1st ppl born are sinners, then i can see why we can easily sin.

Nowdays, its unfair. Adan and Eve had only 1 obstacle to dodge. Today, we have over 9000 obstacle to dodge in order to be saved.

[Felicity]

Re: Why I can't be a Christian(Very Simple to understand)

@Sidoain getting saved is hard work but it will all be worth it! #John 14:1-4

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Why I can't be a Christian(Very Simple to understand)

It's a question that a lot of Christians cannot answer without pulling out the silly "God's will" speech (which still makes Christianity seem like a horrible religion in this situation).
Why would an Omni-benevolent (All loving), Omniscient (all knowing) God create a person knowing they would go to hell.
A lot of people say it's to test the person, but if God KNEW you were going to hell why would it be loving for him to send you to hell?
If he is real, then I can't help but think he's the biggest a-hole in the world for creating 2/3 of this world that aren't his little cheerleaders and sending them to hell.
It's equivalent to worshiping a super hitler to me.

I must answer your questions with questions.

Where did you get the idea that God loves everybody? God makes it crystal clear in the Bible that He hates those who do not follow Him.

Who are the "lot of people" telling you that God sends people to Hell to test them? Hell is a one-way street; it's not a "test".

How can God be "the biggest a-hole in the world"? He created the universe and the world and people. He told the people, "If you follow all my 600+ commandments and love me unconditionally, I will let you come to Heaven after you die and serve me and praise me for all eternity. If you don't, then I'll burn you alive in a lake of fire forever and ever." I mean, it's laid out perfectly clear for all to see. Where's the problem?

What does Hitler have to do with God? Hitler was a Catholic, for crying out loud! He worshipped Mary!

-If I replace my "why" with a "how" it turns the question into "How could God favor only 1/3 of the human population" which still shows a lot of similarity to my original question

I believe this is also answered above.

[True Disciple]

Re: Why I can't be a Christian(Very Simple to understand)

Today, we have over 9000 obstacle to dodge in order to be saved.

My friend, that is ridiculous. God made it very easy: accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, abstain from sin and follow the Bible literally, and you go to Heaven. I can't find your 9000 obstacles in there.