Farkel, my all-time favorite apostate:
Just think, Farkel, if God hadn't given himself a name he would forever be the ONLY soul in the Universe that was nameless. It would be like me always responding to you with "Hey man!" ... because you would have no name. So it seems fitting to me that God would also have a personal name, even as every angel, man, and pet animal is given a name.
Did God give himself a name when there was nobody around but him?
No.
If no, then when did he name himself?
I would speculate that he did so right after he created his first son, whom he named Michael.
If he named himself after the Creation of others, was he already afraid that he had to distinguish himself because other so-called "gods" might pop up?
If no, then why did he have to name himself?
I think that me quoting my opening words should answer this. I said:
Just think, Farkel, if God hadn't given himself a name he would forever be the ONLY soul in the Universe that was nameless. It would be like me always responding to you with "Hey man!" ... because you would have no name. So it seems fitting to me that God would also have a personal name, even as every angel, man, and pet animal is given a name . -- Friday.
Why didn't he toss us a few of the correct vowels so we could get his name right if it was so darned important? -- Farkel.
He doesn't need us, we need Him. Personally, I'm thankful for the Bible the way it is.
Did he even toss us the right consonants? If yes, where's the proof?
That's the same as asking, "Where is the proof that the Bible is the Word of God?"
Isn't the jealous protection of one's own name [God's name, that is] the ultimate display of vanity?
Not when the eternal peace and security of the entire Universe rests upon the reputation of THAT name.
Why is that God so stupid, anyway?
All life issued from "that God". Is he "stupid" for that too?
My puppy is here at my chairside pawing at the arm of the chair wanting attention.
Good messing with you, Farkel.
Friday
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