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Originally Posted by tore
Earlier today, there was a film about Moses on the telly and it got me wondering quite a bit as I watched it.
The story of Moses is good, old fashioned christianity. God is a pretty scary deity who kills a whole lot of egyptians, for example through the 7 plagues like killing all egyptian first born children or when the pursuing egyptians are swallowed by the red sea.
Later in the story, Moses gets the ten commandments, one of which is "thou shalt not kill" which seems to me a little contradictory coming from a God that supposedly caused all kinds of suffering a little earlier in the film. What do you christians think about this?
Also, God is very active in this story. If you were not a christian, you would almost have to become one because his direct involvement in the lives of the people in this story is undeniable. It's not a voice in hearts or heads, but real stuff happening physically to people and the world. For example, the Nile's water turns to blood and he splits the red sea. Why is it that God has stopped interacting with people in such a direct way?
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Very good points that you have made. Ive watched that movie from a child all through the years. Having been raised in your typical southern baptist home here in Texas. I noticed you raised thought to why God seemed to contradict hiself. Well life is a gift from God in Christianity. Were given the choice to obey or not. Its been awhile but I think they had been warned several times before God showed his wrath. As we as humans find it against the law to kill, but in the same token put to death murders. Then God was these people's only hope. Thats as good as I can elaborate on it for you. Ultimatley he is God and not to be questioned for us, but always fair and merciful. As far as his interacting after Jesus was sent to die on the cross there was'nt the need for his interacting on earth anymore. His son was the ultimate sacrifice. Sent to teach and show and work miracles then die for our sins.So that through his blood we could be saved. Let me correct myself he still interacts just not as direct. The stronger your faith the more his works are seen though. Im no preacher but thats as good as I can describe it for you. Hope maybe it gave you some insight friend.