: Christianity may not preach such things, but they were used as the justification for such horrible acts. : And if it's so difficult to tell which parts of the bible are really from God, and which are from satan, how can we believe scripture is very acurrate? If it's that inconsistent that it contains both good and evil, to an atheist, it just seems like it was written by men. : Why doesn't God clear up the confusion? I don't see God anywhere. It seems to me that a God that "knows me better than I know my self" isn't trying very hard. : That is why, I have rejected christianity, even though I accept the central premise of "love your neigbor." : If god is the kind of person that would put in a world of vast confusion, and then send me to hell because I can't tell the difference, then so be it. If that's the case, I see no difference between satan and god.

Earl here: Seems like you're reaching out, but all I hear is a note of rebellion and resentment toward God in your speech. Am I wrong? If so excuse me, but if not, you'll never find God that way. You gotta lighten up and listen instead of lashing out. Sit for 3 minutes a day outside under the sky and dis- cuss your feelings with Him..I guarantee you'll feel love and mercy eminating from Him. The wheat and tares can't be sorted out yet until Jesus comes back. Then all darkness will be turned to light for those watching for Him.