Quote: Originally Posted by JBeukema 
Quote: Originally Posted by RetiredGySgt The Christians that teach people go to heaven when they die are not teaching biblical information, Nor the ones who say god loves 'all his children' or who present the biblical god as one of peace and love and mercy God so loved us that he sent his only begotten son to die for our sins.
The Old Testament shows a vengeful God. A God willing to empower his people to wage war and destroy his enemies. That is true. However with the coming of Jesus that changed.
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