Jack T Chick, Philosopher

[jamesq]

nosarious brought home a Chick Tract. Reading it, I discovered the principle message of the Jack Chick Ministries: It doesn't matter if you're good or evil, it only matters that you kiss God's ass. Mother Theresa is currently writhing in agony in a pool of magma. Whereas a serial killer who accepts Jesus Christ into his heart is singing hosannas as part of the heavenly choir. Which is nice for the serial killer I suppose, but not so good for Mother Theresa.

I think Mother Theresa should get partial credit for people that she saved that later went on to be born again. Perhaps she could get paroled out of unending agony around the time the sun goes nova. He is a just and loving god after all.

Comments

Oh, no...

[nosarious.livejournal.com]

It's not God that is petty, it's the people whopresume to speak for him.

[jamesq]

We imagine evil gods all the time. They exist in numerous mythologies, both "real" (in that they have worshippers) and fictional. What is it about the concept of god that presupposes they must be benevolent?

[ersatz-marduk.livejournal.com]

It might be the desire to avoid the implications that would come from willingly serving something malign or uncaring. Worship of the former suggests cowardice. Worship of the latter suggests desperation.