| The rationalization came from not accepting one power hungry group's interpretation of something that is my business to figure out for myself.
Those punishments you describe weren't dictated by God. They were dictated by men who believed that the 10-C should be law.
Not that I disagree, I think all 10 are great.
But as far as divine punishment, it came from Man, not God.
Jesus never said anything about fire and sulfer.
And yeah, the principles were around for much longer, but not many people actually listened to them. Hell, even the people Moses saved were F'ing up. |