Comments on: Bosnian Muslim Woman Tortured & Raped Daily, Believes “God” Kept Her Alive for a Reason

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:37:11 +0000

Sounds like someone has some unresolved issues. I am as well educated as most, better than some, so if you want to play ‘whose education is bigger,’ I can play. I have a clear understanding of the fallen nature of man. You don’t have to look too far to see man’s frequent inhumanity. All the more reason, then, to see the need for redemption from a depraved nature. And for someone who complains about that nature in others, I would think you’d be open to the only solution that has worked in the last few millenia.

By: Anita

Anita — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:42:26 +0000

Steve: As Johnnypeepers has pointed out, the story of Adam and Eve is a myth. I don’t know whether you’ve been brainwashed since childhood or have simply chosen not to educate yourself (likely both), but it is YOU who cannot see what’s obvious.

By: johnnypeepers

johnnypeepers — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:53:52 +0000

The “fall of man” is a mythical allegory invented by the patriarchal organized religions to perpetuate the victimhood/persecution complex of its followers. Adam’s supposed actions cannot be logically imputed to homo sapiens in the 21st century. The redeemer social control mechanism poisons mankind by instilling a sense of pre-natal failure that can only be remedied by worshipping a male creator deity and his fictional godman. It is a story alright, but I wouldn’t call it beautiful. I think the word tragic is a but more apt.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:26:29 +0000

Of course she didn’t. She rested in the comfort and perseverance that only he could provide. It’s pretty clear that her tormentors are the ones who have abandoned Him (and any semblance of humanity). God doesn’t promise that we will have a rosy path on this earth. It’s a fallen, broken place because we, through Adam and our own actions, rejected him. He does promise rest and comfort in our times of need – as he gave to this woman. I think it’s a beautiful story of redemption and forgiveness.

Why can’t you see what’s obvious here?

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:47:01 +0000

Steve: Jasmina did not reject “the Creator,” but was mercilessly tortured despite her belief in him.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:52:58 +0000

No, it’s a sign of a fallen, broken world that rejects the Creator. The amazing thing is that, despite our arrogance and rejection of him, he reaches into the mess to bring comfort – and redemption.

By: Anita

Anita — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:53:03 +0000

Steve: Do you actually believe that torture and rape is an indication of god reaching out to his people and that senseless suffering is a great testimony to his love? That’s completely nonsensical!

Johnnypeepers is absolutely correct.

By: johnnypeepers

johnnypeepers — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:30:14 +0000

The salvanionist/redeemer complex is a powerful brainwash mechanism that perpetuates the lie that human existence is defined by suffering. This deceptive social conditioning ploy creates both the victim and the torturer. The torturer was once the sufferer, and the cycle continues.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:21:24 +0000

What an incredible story of perseverance and forgiveness. Who else could give this woman the courage and endurance to survive through such an horrific event? I think it’s a great testimony to God’s love that he still reaches out to his people, no matter how people resist him or brutalize each other.