Steve,
With this statement I agree:
"On this question I think we have to look beyond scripture, where it is too easy to hide behind the volume of available quotes and interpretation. Look to God-given conscience and common sense. If all people are God's children, would God exclude any of those children from his presence simply for following a path other than that preached by a single sect? Seems totally incompatible with the notion of a loving and compassionate God."
But, Steve, there is only one salvation plan, available to all sects of allreligions, races and colors. God loves us all and offers us all salvation through one single plan.
Steve, what stories in the Old Testament are you bothered by? In every situation of God ordering death, there is a very viable and explainable answer. I would like to explore with you what stories specifically bother you, and maybe we can come to some explanation why they happened. I probably can't explain everything, but I will try to find some historical evidence on why it might have happened.
Remember, even if it does not make sense to us, God is perfect. His will is perfect. His plan is perfect. Some way, all biblical stoies make 100% sense, no matter wht the result. This I can assure you!
[This is aimed specifically at Emile and Chris]
"But please don't mention the notion to Chris or Emile. They froth a bit at the notion of sharing paradise with anyone from a different tradition than theirs."
Chris or Emile, I don't think you either of you agree with this premise, but if either one of you think any one of any faith could not be saved, I challenge you to prove it to me biblically!!!!!!!
God Bless,
Steve
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