On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:02:34 -0500, nemesis wrote:

> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> > from wikipedia:
>> > "In Mesopotamian mythology Lamashtu (Sumerian Dimme) was a female
>> > demon, monster, malevolent goddess or demigoddess that menaced women
>> > during childbirth and, if possible, kidnapped children while they
>> > were breastfeeding, she would gnaw on their bones and suck their
>> > blood, as well as being charged with a number of other evil deeds."
>> >
>> > yes, clearly JHVH's ways.  fucked up world twisting fucked up minds,
>> > I tell you.
>>
>> Hmmm, shall we look at the plagues that JHVH has visited on the world?
>> The flood?  Yes, he certainly is benevolent, isn't he?
>>
>> The God of the OT was IMHO quite sadistic.  If he/she/it exists,
>> they're not exactly a being that I want looking out for my best
>> interests.
> 
> JHVH didn't go on kidnapping Hebrew's children to suck their blood.  He
> made a covenant with the Hebrews and then with all humanity through
> Jesus death.  JHVH isn't malevolent towards his children, but can help
> them overcome their/His enemies.  JHVH is not sadistic because sadism is
> a weakness of men.  JHVH just demands faith, not sacrifices.  The ones
> who ally themselves with false gods or fallen angels are building their
> own ruin by allowing evil in their hearts...

Huh, and here I thought he wiped out most of the planet with a great 
flood....

Jim

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