From Pentex via Yahoo Answers:
The definition of the christian god is that he is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving and so, perfect.
That is a contradiction, if he was perfect and he existed before creating man, then it would mean he would’ve felt a need for creating man. A perfect being would feel no need for something else.
And if you look at all the other characteristics, you reach the conclusion …
I think I would have created man. I have often heard the argument that a God so powerful he could create the entire universe would have no use for such a miniscule being as man. I believe that supposition gravely underestimates God’s plan for man kind.
First, I don’t think the value of a relationship with another human is in what the person can create of give on a material …
17Carrying the cross by himself, he went to the place called Place of the Skull (in Hebrew, Golgotha).18There they nailed him to the cross. Two others were crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them.19And Pilate posted a sign on the cross that read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”20The place where Jesus was crucified was near the …
12Then Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, “If you release this man, you are no ‘friend of Caesar.’ Anyone who declares himself a king is a rebel against Caesar.”
13When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha).14It was now …
1Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip.2The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him.3“Hail! King of the Jews!” they mocked, as they slapped him across the face.
4Pilate went outside again and said to the people, “I am going to bring him out to you now, but understand clearly …
Jesus Is Sentenced to Death John 18:38b–19:16 // Matt 27:15-31 // Mark 15:6-20 // Luke 23:13-25
Then he went out again to the people and told them, “He is not guilty of any crime.39But you have a custom of asking me to release one prisoner each year at Passover. Would you like me to release this ‘King of the Jews’?”
40But they shouted back, “No! Not this …
Jesus’ Trial before Pilate John 18:28-38a // Matt 27:1-2, 11-14 // Mark 15:1-5 // Luke 23:1-5
28Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to celebrate the Passover.29So Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, …
Peter’s Second and Third Denials John 18:25-27 // Matt 26:71-75 // Mark 14:69-72 // Luke 22:58-65
25Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked him again, “You’re not one of his disciples, are you?”
He denied it, saying, “No, I am not.”
26But one of the household slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, …
19Inside, the fhigh priest began asking Jesus about his followers and what he had been teaching them.20Jesus replied, “Everyone knows what I teach. I have preached regularly in the synagogues and the Temple, where the people gather. I have not spoken in secret.21Why are you asking me this question? Ask those who heard me. They know what I said.”
22Then one of the …
Peter’s First Denial of Jesus John 18:15-18 // Matt 26:69-70 // Mark 14:66-68 // Luke 22:54-57
13First they took him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest at that time.14Caiaphas was the one who had told the other Jewish leaders, “It’s better that one man should die for the people.”
15Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another of the disciples. That other disciple was …