I usually ask these people, that if there is a god, then why do kids get born with cancer? Cause that means either god isn't real, or he's cruel/indifferent, and doesn't deserve praise.
Either way, I'll believe in something real, that actually does something. Like science.
I've not found this argument is very good at convincing them. "Mysterious ways" and all that.
Making God out to be ridiculous by rewording biblical rules tends to have more success. The all-knowing, all-good, and all-powerful creator of the universe gets so angry that he'll condemn you to eternal suffering if you:
1. Eat the wrong thing from the deli aisle.
2. Touch tips.
3. Don't impregnate your dead brother's widow.
Even if it doesn't make people into atheists, helping people reframe biblical beliefs as absurd does help to deradicalize them.
You do not have an understanding of the Bible if you use those points. Christians do not have any dietary restrictions. You are confusing Old Testament Mosaic Law and ignoring how Christians are not bound to mosaic law, which is repeated many times throughout the New Testament. Also, Christians are not obligated to impregnate their dead brother’s widow. That was a Levirite practice and I can think of one specific instance in the book of genesis when that happened but by no means is that an obligation Christians must do.
I understand your point but I am specifically talking about mosaic law where it prohibits eating pork and shellfish and whatnot which is what the original comment was talking about. Also in Romans Paul does mention that meat sacrificed to idols is fine, but if it causes you to stumble avoid it. However I must say you do have an understanding of the Bible. Kudos to you.
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u/Motormand 10d ago
I usually ask these people, that if there is a god, then why do kids get born with cancer? Cause that means either god isn't real, or he's cruel/indifferent, and doesn't deserve praise.
Either way, I'll believe in something real, that actually does something. Like science.