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...

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