‘Eternal suffering’ is nonsensical

Originally posted by @romans1009
I answered that already.

Answer it without inserting the words "makes me righteous". Inserting "makes me righteous" into your answer is a dodge.

Originally posted by @fmf
You're responding to a question I asked Romans1009.

And you have already recited the sentence "Without faith, it is impossible to please God" to me, and I have already responded to it.

So which part of "Without faith it is impossible to please God" don't you understand, because the questions you ask seem to indicate that you just don't get it.

Originally posted by @fmf
You are responding to a post addressed to dj2becker. "The idea that we can obtain the ultimate reward by not doing any work at all does not seem man-made at all, but it is the gift of a completely holy and loving God." Well, if it appeals to your imagination and the part of your individual human spirit that processes such conjecture, then, like I said to dj2becker, all well and good. If it helps you navigate your way through life, then good for you.

You oughta quote what you said in full. You said (paraphrased) that the Biblical verse that says “without faith it is impossible to please God” sounded man-made. For the reason I stated, it’s exactly the opposite. Just as Jesus Christ’s message was so revolutionary and how He came to earth so unexpected that the religious leaders of the day thought He was an affront to God.

Originally posted by @fmf
You are responding to a post addressed to dj2becker. "The idea that we can obtain the ultimate reward by not doing any work at all does not seem man-made at all, but it is the gift of a completely holy and loving God." Well, if it appeals to your imagination and the part of your individual human spirit that processes such conjecture, then, like I said to dj2becker, all well and good. If it helps you navigate your way through life, then good for you.

Is this sarcastic comment supposed to be some kind of Zinger?

Originally posted by @dj2becker
So which part of "Without faith it is impossible to please God" don't you understand, because the questions you ask seem to indicate that you just don't get it.

You have recited the sentence "Without faith, it is impossible to please God" to me ~ what is it, three? four? times now ~ and I get it. And I get why you are reciting it to me. And I get what you understand by it. And, bearing all those things in mind, I have already responded to it.

Originally posted by @dj2becker
Is this sarcastic comment supposed to be some kind of Zinger?

It isn't a sarcastic comment. It's a genuine sentiment and message

Originally posted by @fmf
Answer it without inserting the words "makes me righteous". Inserting "makes me righteous" into your answer is a dodge.

What was the question? Ask it again and I’ll answer it again.

Originally posted by @fmf
You have recited the sentence "Without faith, it is impossible to please God" to me ~ what is it, three? four? times now ~ and I get it. And I get why you are reciting it to me. And I get what you understand by it. And, bearing all those things in mind, I have already responded to it.

Whatever you say FMF. Good for you.

Originally posted by @fmf
It isn't a sarcastic comment. It's a genuine sentiment and message

You had me fooled.

Originally posted by @romans1009
You said (paraphrased) that the Biblical verse that says “without faith it is impossible to please God” sounded man-made. For the reason I stated, it’s exactly the opposite.

I think it sounds man-made. But if it appeals to you, it's OK.

Originally posted by @dj2becker
You had me fooled.

It's a genuine sentiment and message. You stick to your belief in supernatural causality and the specific ideology of instructions, promises, rewards, and punishments to which you subscribe, if it works for you. I mean it.

Originally posted by @romans1009
What was the question? Ask it again and I’ll answer it again.

What you are putting forward is quite simply not withstanding the scrutiny, although we can agree to disagree about this assertion of mine.

Originally posted by @fmf
I think it sounds man-made. But if it appeals to you, it's OK.

How does it sound man-made when our entire frame of reference as humans is working for rewards?

If I’m not mistaken, all the other religions base salvation and righteousness (right standing with God) on human effort. Christianity is the only one that doesn’t. My opinion is God knows we’re screwups and wants to make it as easy as possible.

Originally posted by @fmf
What you are putting forward is quite simply not withstanding the scrutiny, although we can agree to disagree about this assertion of mine.

You don’t even remember the question. You want to argue so much that you apparently are either not reading or not comprehending the responses you’re receiving.

Originally posted by @dj2becker
What gives you the impression that people who believe they are saved by faith will walk past the homeless guy on the street?

Do you believe caring for the homeless and being charitable alone is enough to save you?

I have eyes.

Yes.