This
may be true for some theists and for some views of
GodÉ
Ébut
the God of the Bible does not look like the
god a wishful thinker would invent:
nÉneeds nothing, so
his favor cannot be earned.
nÉsees even the most
righteous as deserving punishment.
nÉholds those who know
him to a higher standard.
nÉforgives the worst
who repent, but condemns the most
righteous who trust in themselves.
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