Really??? they said that to you? F%$#k them. I'd say grab a rock then pansy, do gods will big man lol. Then I'd b%$#ch slap the person who said that.
These people with these ideas are everything that is wrong with world. judgmental detachment. They love the idea of an @$$hole god smiting everyone, but would never get their hands dirty. Other people in the world are just the same but they do get there hands dirty. Is one better than the other, I don't think so. The idea is still bad.
So they feel so justified discriminating against women, apostates, homosexuals, and just being huge assholes in general. A real man/woman that is a good person would never entertain such barbaric ideas about their fellow man for having a different opinion or way of life.
I am peaceful person, I love people and animals, but if an elder in this org said to me what they told you ... I would most likely kick his ass.