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In reply to the discussion: Why should God need HELL? [View all]

Major Nikon

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15. The god of the bible killed at least 2 million. Satan only 10.
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 07:00 PM
Nov 2018

And even those 10 were on a bet with god.

If we as mere puny humans can never know god's will, then how can we possibly know his intentions are good?

Why should God need HELL? [View all] Soph0571 Nov 2018 OP
K & R 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2018 #1
Like with all inconsistencies in religion, Hav Nov 2018 #2
He wants adoration. Like the men who made him up Corvo Bianco Nov 2018 #3
There's plenty of need for it Major Nikon Nov 2018 #4
Free Will bitterross Nov 2018 #5
A burning stick Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #10
Who says God NEEDS Hell? Mariana Nov 2018 #6
The god of the bible killed at least 2 million. Satan only 10. Major Nikon Nov 2018 #15
My recollection is that the Satan character only killed 5 in the Job wager? Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #22
God doesn't need hell The Genealogist Nov 2018 #7
God's omnipotents aside, Hell makes sense as a metaphor gtar100 Nov 2018 #8
It does help the weak minded sleep better at night Major Nikon Nov 2018 #16
The imaginary being known as God didn't create Hell... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #9
I believe you have cracked the case! rurallib Nov 2018 #11
Why would the perfect god create such imperfect beings.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #12
Zactly. Only one answer: "God" is a sadist. Duppers Nov 2018 #14
You do have the best words. Bigly ones and all of them. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #17
🤗 Duppers Nov 2018 #20
Why would he want it? Iggo Nov 2018 #13
Yea I hate Republicans.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #18
Am Christian. Sort of. Igel Nov 2018 #19
How many angels dance on the head of a pin? Act_of_Reparation Nov 2018 #21
I think you may have Duppers Nov 2018 #23
I know where I am, thanks. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2018 #24
People need Hell. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #25
yeah but the vast majority of folks get out of prison qazplm135 Nov 2018 #28
Prison is legal torture. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #29
Free Will zipplewrath Nov 2018 #26
Without a Sell-By Date Brainstormy Nov 2018 #27
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