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Why not post the entire statement instead of just a paragraph which makes the writer look bad

First, my friend pointed to this specific paragraph. I didn't look at the rest until later. Second, the piece is VERY long. Third, the entire piece makes the writer look even worse, IMO. And fourth, the comment you've just replied to included a link to the whole piece! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

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The premise of the writing is indeed very sound and in line with the revealed nature of God ("God is love").

It is not sound at all. In fact, it overemphasizes God's love to the detriment of God's justice, holiness, wrath, etc.

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Post up the whole thing and let's discuss it. It is actually a very interesting post. Oh, and by the way, there was an Eastern Orthodox writer who gave a very similar presentation.

You can read it here:

River of Fire by Dr. Alexandre Kalomiros

Yes, I believe that's who the piece was attributed to. A lovely attack on the Western church he presents at this link of yours, by the way.

"How can one love such a God? How can we have faith in someone we detest? Faith in its deeper essence is a product of love, therefore, it would be our desire that one who threatens us not even exist, especially when this threat is eternal."

Indeed, that is precisely the desire of the reprobate, and even the reasoning behind it. A shame that Dr. Kalomiros then tries to change God as He has revealed Himself in order to make Him more appealing to the masses!

Kyle

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified.