God is sovereign. The bible also tells us to refrain from anger. But, the bible clearly says "God gets angry." The bible warns us about letting our emotions get the best of us. But, the bible clearly says, "God is a jealous God." God clearly instructed Moses to tell the people that murder was wrong--i.e., in the 10 commandments. But, God frequently ordered people to execute others in times of war or as an act of his vengeance. The point is, if you believe in God, then you believe he is a King. And, even with Earthly kings, certain mandates go forth that people don't understand or aren't allowed to do themselves. The reason is God made everything for his pleasure. That's what the bible says. The bible also says God even made evil so that he could punish it. EVERYTHING that's in existence is for God's pleasure. That means he can do what he wants. The difference is, he isn't ruled by his emotions and is more fair than we could ever be. Think about it. We have to deal with 1, 2, maybe 3 people acting like an ass to us everyday. God deals with 6 BILLION different people and their problems, attitudes, hatred, and ignorances all day, EVERYDAY. With all that, the bible still says "God is kind and slow to get angry." Trust me, that statement is true. If God gave mankind what he deserved, we'd all be dead.

So, why does God allow questionable things to happen? He does it because it's in his will--whether perfect or permissible.

P.S. Holy Communion represents a symbolic act. We aren't actually eating the body of Christ. When Jesus served the last supper to his disciples, he took the bread and said, "Take, EAT, this is my BODY which is broken for you." That = symbolism If Jesus intended for us to eat flesh, he would have served it then. Also, just because the bible accounts someone doing something, doesn't mean God liked it. In fact, if you keep reading in alot of instances, you'll see where God voices his displeasure with the act/acts. God himself NEVER commanded people to eat flesh as a ceremonial or moral obligation to him.



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