Universal Reconciliation is based on emotions, not faith (hell, doctrine, believe)
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Universal Reconciliation is based on emotions, not faith. Those who subscribe to this doctrine do not "feel" the fairness of eternal torment for those who die in their sins, so they choose to believe in another way based on their emotions -- and that's not faith. All it takes is a few statements from those who hold to Universal Reconciliation to realize the motive behind their doctrine.
So, how do they do it?Moderator cut: flame
Last edited by Miss Blue; 01-13-2011 at 10:44 AM..
Universal Reconciliation is based on emotions, not faith. Those who subscribe to this doctrine do not "feel" the fairness of eternal torment for those who die in their sins, so they choose to believe in another way based on their emotions -- and that's not faith. All it takes is a few statements from those who hold to Universal Reconciliation to realize the motive behind their doctrine.
So, how do they do it? By cherry-picking. They take from scripture what they like, and then proceed to say that other parts of the scriptures have been mistranslated. How convenient. While they can't deny the existence of a God, unlike atheists, they are still unbelievers; they do not hold to the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
UR is based on Gods never failing LOVE, what is LOVE? emotion
God cares for all of His creation.
What is rejoicing for the lost sheep if it is not emotion
I don't believe in either UR or ET or anything - but I have to say - it seems that the UR people are a lot more loving, tolerant, and just nicer than the ET people. I don't know why and like I said - I don't believe in either. This has just been my experience.
[quote=scgraham;17379534]Universal Reconciliation is based on emotions, not faith. Those who subscribe to this doctrine do not "feel" the fairness of eternal torment for those who die in their sins, so they choose to believe in another way based on their emotions -- and that's not faith. All it takes is a few statements from those who hold to Universal Reconciliation to realize the motive behind their doctrine.
So, how do they do it? Moderator cut: flame
So if I sin in 78 years or so of existence then it is fair that I should be tormented for trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions raised to the Trillionth power raised to a a a trillion other powers * trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions of year.... (I know I'm not even close). How many trillions of years are in eternity anyway?
Now does that really seem FAIR? Obviously not. Furthermore, if God is ALL KNOWing then He would have known I was going to this place of eternal torment BEFORE He even created me. If He knew that He would HATE me before He created me then there could be no point at which He loved me and therefore no possible chance that I could have ever been saved.
Last edited by Miss Blue; 01-13-2011 at 10:45 AM..
I disagree at any rate, emotions or not. God is not unreasonable, and any type of eternal torment or hell is certainly unreasonable. Nature itself teaches us this.
But beyond that, UR is based on faith as well. However, some people believe that faith is God-given, not man-made. This is where the difference lies, imo.
UR gives God ALL the glory for the salvation of mankind.
UR is based on Gods never failing LOVE, what is LOVE? emotion
Don't confuse human love with divine love -- which UR appears to do. Make no mistake about it, we can love the Lord with our human emotions, but that won't hold up during the fiery trails; that takes divine love.
Divine love bows down in humility to whatever the Lord says or does -- whether our flesh likes it or not. Jesus' flesh did not want to go to Calvary, but divine love rose up and He finished the Father's will. Thank God!
Universal Reconciliation is based on emotions, not faith. Those who subscribe to this doctrine do not "feel" the fairness of eternal torment for those who die in their sins, so they choose to believe in another way based on their emotions -- and that's not faith. All it takes is a few statements from those who hold to Universal Reconciliation to realize the motive behind their doctrine.
So, how do they do it? By cherry-picking. They take from scripture what they like, and then proceed to say that other parts of the scriptures have been mistranslated. How convenient. While they can't deny the existence of a God, unlike atheists, they are still unbelievers; they do not hold to the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
Some may believe for the reasons you state, but that has no bearing upon whether God saving all mankind is actually true or not, it simply is your opinion.
I make no argument that anything is mistranslated, in the correct context it all fits from most translations.
So your claim has no validity for me and what I believe about scripture.
So if I sin in 78 years or so of existence then it is fair that I should be tormented for trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions raised to the Trillionth power raised to a a a trillion other powers * trillions * trillions * trillions * trillions of year.... (I know I'm not even close). How many trillions of years are in eternity anyway?
Now does that really seem FAIR? Obviously not. Furthermore, if God is ALL KNOWing then He would have known I was going to this place of eternal torment BEFORE He even created me. If He knew that He would HATE me before He created me then there could be no point at which He loved me and therefore no possible chance that I could have ever been saved.
Your post just proved my point. UR's exclaim that "it's not just!", "how unfair!". UR's need to face the fact that they are unbelievers.
Ezekiel 18
[25] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
[26] When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
[27] Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
[28] Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
[29] Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
[30] Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
[31] Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Your post just proved my point. UR's exclaim that "it's not just!", "how unfair!". UR's need to face the fact that they are unbelievers.
Jesus Christ is my Saviour what fact must I face?
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