I would not create a world with sinful actions. Thought about that a lot. I won't blame my creation for the flaws I've built in, I'd just not build in flaws I'd punish them for.
I know you guys don't believe God created sin, but that's the only conclusion I can draw from most religious books.
He's allmighty, a human parent might love their child and not approve of them as they did not decide everything about that child as an allmighty creator does. An allmighty creator is 100% responsible for his creation, and therefore should not create something he dissaproves of.
1. When God created the Heavens and the Earth he could’ve created a place with no free will, but in that scenario, there’s nothing special about God’s creation, and without a choice in the matter, it’s not tested & true. We would’ve been NPCs if we didn’t have a choice. Genuine love through choosing to have a relationship with Jesus is a lot different than having no say in the matter. God didn’t want sin, and that’s why he told Adam & Eve to leave the tree alone. He created a world with free will so there would be the opportunity for His children to decide whether or not they want the love He’s offering, instead of being forced. Sin is possible bc of free will, but so is genuine love. To create a covering for sin bc of free will, Jesus died for our sins in our place so that those who, w/their own free will, choose to accept the loving gift of salvation can still reside with Christ. People that choose to reject the redemptive gift of salvation are exerting their free will, even if God wishes they’d accept His gift. That’s why there’s free will- not bc God was trying to play a cruel game, but bc he was enabling the opportunity for pure love- by choice since pure love can’t be done by force. We don’t want a warped, meaningless love bc someone was ‘forced’ to ‘love’ us, why in the world would God? ‘Love’ that isn’t optional isn’t love at all. He loves everyone, but it’s their free will to choose him back.
2. The unconditional love thing: any argument I’ve ever heard compares our comprehension of human, earthly love to God’s supernatural, untarnished, all powerful version of love. We simply can’t comprehend it, bc we’re on two totally different levels. Assuming that we are capable of God’s perfect, unwavering love, means that we’d have to be equal to God! We clearly aren’t, and that’s why there’s grace.
3. When bad things happen, I’m always baffled that ppl blame God. A part of free will means that your choices have consequences. Unconditional love means loving in spite of bad choices. His love is unconditional, but as sinners, of course our love isn’t going to be Christ’s version of unconditional love. However, He tells us how we should love each other- He gave us a roadmap. Then people pick and choose parts of His roadmap and are baffled when there are cracks.
4. Victims: as for children victims, I believe they go to heaven. I think there’s a time in every person’s young life when they become aware of good & evil & that they have a choice between the two. When someone is presented with the gospel and they choose to ignore it, call it fake, or choose Satan, they’re obviously making a choice. Many abused mind control victims become abusers themselves. When that switch is made, they’re rejecting Christ. Most of the occult know the Bible better than most Christians. That’s why you should also be cognizant of their verbiage. In the occult they believe satan/Lucifer is God, and Christ is the imposter (to which I have to say “who had the power to throw the other out of heaven tho? Bc Lucifer was chunked out like a bolt of lightning, and God is the one that did that.”). You’ll see that mess from politicians to Santeria junk. They’ll say ‘God’ knowing most ppl will interpret that as Jesus. Ask them if they mean the God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob, or simply ask them to say ‘Jesus’ to specify. Added to this issue, however, is the state of many churches. I believe they’re currently ill-equipped to handle all of the depravity that seems to be on the brink of exposure (including leaders in some churches that will be exposed), and the amount of victims that will need help.
5. ‘Selling the soul’: our souls are already bought and paid for by Jesus dying on the cross, Satan does not hold dominion over Christ, therefore, when someone repents, and asks for salvation- acknowledging the one true savior, that contract is rendered void. Check out John Ramirez’s testimony if you want to hear how he turned to Christ after being a high priest in the occult. As for the mark of the beast- the Bible is very clear about accepting that mark during the anti-christ’s reign. The anti-christ & the final days can’t occur according to the Bible until the gospel has been heard in every nation. I see it as those taking the mark are wholeheartedly rejecting God’s offer of salvation, choosing to nullify Jesus’ purchase of their soul and knowingly break that covenant.
6. ‘Harmless’ occult stuff: no such thing. Even something as simple as horoscopes and tarot cards that seem like fun entertainment is really you giving evil spirits an avenue into your life. Ppl think that sounds stupid, right? Satan loves that ppl are so naive. Ppl forget that when he was an angel, he was called the ‘light bearer’ and was considered one of the most beautiful angels (incidentally, he was also in charge of music- is it any wonder then that music is such a popular tool of the occult?). Many of the things that appear fun, harmless, attractive, or popular always start out that way- they’re modeled after the beautiful lure that Lucifer uses to draw ppl in. All of it ends in destruction, despair, emptiness, and death...just like Satan. Just look at Hollywood- it’s full of so many ‘miserable inside but pretty on the outside’ people that are all roaming around looking for something to fill the void that only Christ can. Many of them realize that, but think satan holds the power (nope), or they aren’t brave enough to lose their lifestyle to escape. Mediums, psychics, false prophets are all repeatedly condemned in the Bible. Satan is very powerful, of course he can use your desire to know your future or ‘speak’ to a dead loved one to real you in- plus, Satan is a show off. Demons know everything about you, so why is it so ‘amazing’ when someone in the occult relays a story to you about your dead husband? There are demons and angels all around. God doesn’t have to show off for Satan, He’s above him. I believe God uses people prophetically (for example, look up Kim Clement- there are numerous prophetic services from years ago where he literally describes Trump, the presidency, the exposure coming, even that ppl would be screaming to impeach whoever this man was that was chosen by God), for deliverance, and miracles...but it’s only through a deep relationship with Christ and discernment are you able to recognize false prophets. It’s like identical twins. If someone doesn’t know them well, it’s hard to tell them apart. However, someone that spends a lot of time with one of them would easily know if the other twin was impersonating the other. Satan is the ultimate copycat.
7. Catholicism: the Bible says we repent directly to Christ and He’s the one that forgives- there isn’t a middleman, not to mention a mortal human can’t absolve you of sin. If they could, we wouldn’t need the cross. God is the only one that saves, protects, and redeems. Praying to ‘mother mary’ and various saints is worshipping false idols. Even calling the priest ‘father ____’ is addressed in the book of Matthew very clearly. Only God is supposed to be called ‘Father’ in spiritual reverence. Bc of so many deviations that are blatantly addressed in the Bible, Catholicism is very easily mixed with voodoo/Santeria.