but iirc, part of the story is that Job is the most faithful guy EVAH. His being picked is something of a compliment.
I get that. But it loses me when we get to the dead kids part. (Especially given an OT context where we don't necessarily assume they're in heaven.) They seem to be irrelevant as individuals, or as humans in their own right. Their only function is as something important to Job that's taken away. Letting kids die to prove a point about their father's loyalty? I have trouble with the concept of an allegedly good deity who'd do that.
Yeah, the Abraham story, I always thought, was a way for people to learn that no just God needs the sacrifice of your children as proof of faith. Still makes God look like a total bastard. Though, wasn't that the first time in human history that someone got Punk'd?
I am!! I am!!
Yes you are! Oohgoozhgoozhgoo!
Though, wasn't that the first time in human history that someone got Punk'd?
I would really, REALLY like to see Ashton Kutcher attempt to punk a deity. Greater awesomeness could not be achieved without resorting to the violent death of Jamie Kennedy!
moves away from the scary Jesse
Aw, c'mon. What's the story of the Fruit of Knowledge of Good and Evil if not the original punk'ng?
Thanks, Lee.
I just spent way too long talking and thinking about the Baha'i. They just seem so sensible and nice!
Someone said in Bitches that they find birthday discussions offensive. Which I'm probably restating all wrong, but if we're going to wank on religion I think we should cover more bases.
