Christ revealed to the world that the everlasting spirit of God is within all of us. Our souls are eternal. So considering the colossal enormity of the concept of eternity, you might begin to cut "God" some slack for not jumping to his feet the same way an experienced parent doesn't spring into action every time their toddler trips on the lawn while playing.
The most destructive concept deceptively weaved into western religion (with very little room for nuance or discussion) is the idea that if we behave well for 50 to 80 years we instantly unlock full membership to the eternal paradise beach resort. Most churches aren't offering a better relationship with God, they're peddling time shares.
Christ revealed to the world that the everlasting spirit of God is within all of us. Our souls are eternal. So considering the colossal enormity of the concept of eternity, you might begin to cut "God" some slack for not jumping to his feet the same way an experienced parent doesn't spring into action every time their toddler trips on the lawn while playing.
The most destructive concept deceptively weaved into western religion is the idea that if we behave for 50 to 80 years we instantly unlock full membership to the eternal paradise beach resort. Most churches aren't providing a better relationship with God, they're peddling time shares.**