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Quixote1818

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Thu May-19-11 10:27 PM
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Why would anyone worship a god who believes in torture?

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So I guess Saturday we will find out if God is insecure and jealous and believes in torture of the worst kind. If so then I have to agree with Marcus Aurelius who said:

"If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them".

Actually, here is the full quote: Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but...will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
—Marcus Aurelius

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