#611 | In response to the insistence by some Christians that women are to learn in silence and not take authority over men (1 Timothy 2), Greg says in all seriousness “That would mean your wife would have to obey me”. Does this follow? Does Y [not over] X = X [over] Y? How so?
#063 | When cookie-jar Susie lies, we might only spank her severely. But the reason God must eternally torment Susie for that lie is that God is in a much higher position of authority, right? Is this the Christian explanation for the severity and extent of Susie’s damnation?
#049 | I’ve heard God becomes more angry at and must exact greater punishment of a lying child than the parents because of his hierarchical predominance. If I were President, and a young girl lied to me, why must I more severely punish her? What would ground my more severe wrath?