The doctrine of sin stands out as one of the most effective manipulative devices ever invented. It has a subtle terrorizing effect which intimidates believers into accepting the Churchs view that there is an almighty deity who takes interest in their affairs. If he was only a creator, he would leave us alone to go about our business. But if he is a personal God who takes issue with our behavior, then we have cause to be mindful of his will. The idea of a mind-reading, all-seeing deity as judge, jury and executioner, has an Orwellian scariness to it. Is it impossible to entertain heretical private thoughts without fear of punishment? Does it pursue us into death? Is there no escape? The reason for believing in sin rests on the say-so of Church authorities. There is a suspicious smell to this. If you violate Church law, you violate Gods law. Violate Gods law and God will punish you. And how do we know the Church speaks for God? Answer: because Church authorities insist on it. It goes in circles. That is why unquestionable faith is so important to these people. Their reasoning can make you dizzy. In reality, believers are not conforming to Gods law; they are conforming to Church law. If there truly was such thing as a God, then it is the God of Reality and the laws of nature. These laws cant be disobeyed; they are self enforcing and they no moral conscience. Then there is the biblical God. To think that such a God has the power and intelligence to create the universe and keep it running, only to have the first man go against his will, is utterly comical for its irony. The very nature of the original sin presents us with a picture of a powerless god. Since he failed so early at a relatively simple task, there is no reason to presume God has any influence over human actions. No reason to believe he was involved with the Bible. No reason to believe he orchestrated Jesus crucifixion. No reason to believe he can restore the dead to life. No reason to believe he has a plan. And most importantly, no reason to believe he exists.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:03:45 +0000
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