Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Another question for Christians[Really confusing to me] Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]sub800[/m] at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008[quote]well 1st: Dante is not God so he doesn't always know what's best 2nd: ...just like every other holy writer. they get confused sometimes. mixed up. they're only human.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post The Last Magister Posted at 12:03 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I was reading Dante's Inferno and is it really considered a sin to love another human being more than God? If so, why?

Replies Afu Posted at 10:50 am on Dec. 30, 2008 What level of hell would that be punished with? amber1991 Posted at 10:50 am on Dec. 30, 2008 Quote: from Rachel21 at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 No other human being loves you like God, what human being would do what he did for you? Well said in my opinion. LogicandReason Posted at 5:35 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from In Our Eyes at 12:07 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Yes, idolization is frowned upon. Loving a human more than God is considered a sin because that human is a creation of God, all things come from God, so he should be loved the highest. Or maybe your God would benefit from some Leo Buscaglia videos.  If any form of loving is 'sin' then our meaning of the word 'sin' is obtuse.  Why would the Almighty Creator be so insecure? LogicandReason Posted at 5:31 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from lally at 12:06 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Its a sin because God is supposed to come before eveything else. He is our Father. Thus it makes it easier for those who follow the meme blindly to kill other people.  Of course God of the OT is basically a megalomaniac. Logic: What Creator needs the love of his/her creation but a narcissist? jonny5 Posted at 4:36 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Well, I'd say it's easier to love something you can actually see... Destinys Child Posted at 12:33 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Look up the different kinds of love. The love a person may have for God is different from the love they have for, say, their parents which is different from the love they have for a lover/spouse which is different from the love they have for a child. So, to answer your question from my perspective, no, I don't believe it's a sin... In Our Eyes Posted at 12:07 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Yes, idolization is frowned upon.  Loving a human more than God is considered a sin because that human is a creation of God, all things come from God, so he should be loved the highest. Lally Posted at 12:06 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Its a sin because God is supposed to come before eveything else. He is our Father. Monroe Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from TheLastMagister at 12:03 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I was reading Dante's Inferno and is it really considered a sin to love another human being more than God? If so, why? because God is supposed to be almighty. You shouldn't put anyone or thing before God. Lord Cat Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 I am more powerful than a god... Aaron1231 Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 Quote: from Tubbz at 12:04 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 There is a passage, I suppose because of the creation and father thing. I think your right, thats what it has to deal with isnt it? Rachel21 Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 No other human being loves you like God, what human being would do what he did for you? picklez118 Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 i don't think it is a sin at all. he gave us free will. i think as long as you love god, then it is just fine to love someone else more then him. sub800 Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 well 1st: Dante is not God so he doesn't always know what's best 2nd: ...just like every other holy writer. they get confused sometimes. mixed up. they're only human. x3Giselex3 Posted at 12:05 pm on Dec. 29, 2008 ye its strange..........they believe theres no better person than god and other people will go behind your back or do bad things to you and god will never do that to you. haha Most recent 15 of 17 previous replies displayed.