Yet another prime example of how the Bible contradicts itself and confuses the hell out of me.Edited to add: Kenn, Jesus did actively cause divisions. He took men away from their families when he chose his apostles. Even if the families all became Christian, they were unable to have normal lives with their husbands and fathers once Jesus got hold of these men. Yes, no pain, no gain...really sad that the Creator of all things decided to do things this way.The society teaches that Universal Sovereignty is the reason. Why does the Most High God have to be on an ego trip? Why couldn't he have just taken care of things in Eden by getting rid of the trouble-makers back then? All this crap that we have to live with, all the suffering and fear and hatred, just because God wants us to know that he is the best ruler? I just don't buy it anymore. I don't find it particularly loving. I don't find Jesus causing divisions in families very nice, either.
Edited by - windchaser on 20 October 2002 19:27:51