[rootusrootus]

I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole, at least based on the writings his followers believe in. Heck, sometimes I have idle thoughts that maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal.

[reaperducer]

I have long observed that the Abrahamic God seems to be quite an asshole

If you only read the Old Testament, that makes sense. The reason that Jesus threw such a massive spanner into the works and made everyone upset was that he preached the exact opposite. Then everyone freaked out.

[temporarely]

What about the Psalms? Was David gaga over some bloodthirsty god or was he singing his heart out for a God worthy of Love?

[reaperducer]

Couldn't tell you. I'm not a Biblical scholar, or a member of the clergy. You should ask one. They're always happy to help.

[temporarely]

Then why are you making assertions about scripture and theology.

[reaperducer]

For the same reason I can tell you in what season certain flowers bloom without being a botanist.

[temporarely]

No, something like that is observable by any person. You made claims, theological claims, about Jesus and OT and the rest of it. That is not mere observation. And then when responded to claim ignorance of such matters and make snide comments about reaching out to others. It is a dishonest way of discussing a matter. Enjoy the blooms. It is spring..

[pdonis]

> maybe that which people call 'God' these days is in fact 'Satan' and he did in fact tempt everyone away from the real deal.

The Gnostics built an alternative version of Christianity around this idea.