I thought of you while reading this book, because we've talked about this before, and I really WISH it had been translated into English so I could send it to you.
I firmly believe, and think it supported by the Bible, that God takes a personal interest in each and every one of us. That's why He sent Jesus to die for us, and that's why He sent us the Holy Spirit so that we could get to know Him personally. The image of Him as our father falls awfully flat if He doesn't care what happens in our lives - at least I wouldn't feel very loved if my father acted that way.
I don't know if I agree with Steve that your viewpoint is depressing, but doesn't it get difficult to love a God if you don't think He loves you? (personally I mean - not just a general "He loves all of mankind" kind of love).
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Date: 2009-01-08 16:00 (UTC)I firmly believe, and think it supported by the Bible, that God takes a personal interest in each and every one of us. That's why He sent Jesus to die for us, and that's why He sent us the Holy Spirit so that we could get to know Him personally. The image of Him as our father falls awfully flat if He doesn't care what happens in our lives - at least I wouldn't feel very loved if my father acted that way.
I don't know if I agree with Steve that your viewpoint is depressing, but doesn't it get difficult to love a God if you don't think He loves you? (personally I mean - not just a general "He loves all of mankind" kind of love).