For some reason they never tell this story in Sunday school

old testament was goofy, so many genocides and shi-

What's goofy is that people still believe that shit in 2023!

well technically in context this was a sort of sacrifice, and during the time was normal, but Jesus came so no such savagery was necessary. also, there's probably a ton of context behind this that you are leaving out, ill have to look into it.

Millions have been imprisoned, tortured, raped, kidnapped, and murdered by Christians on behalf of their god, so it would appear that Jesus thinks that level of savagery absolutely is necessary to fulfill your gods wishes

If I were to follow a god, I'd follow one who doesn't command his followers to rape and kill. If you had an ounce of basic human decency then you'd feel the same way

are you talking about Natzis or what? I mean I have no recollection of this and if you mean in general, that is the same for atheists. also, Jesus was completely pacifist, you should read at least one of the gospels, and most of the people I know do not believe in violence either. you can't group all Christians in with the bad ones bro.

in the end, even if you're right, at least I have hope and believe I'll live more than 80 years.

and I don't think a frickin explosion made something, especially something the size and complexity of the earth.
I mean, it's covered in water and plants and soil and creatures.
how?
how can fire make water?
tell me

(normal for a king of his power and religious strength)

also, tell that to Jews, not Christians, most of us believe the old testament is no longer completely accurate because of Jesus, specifically rituals and sacrifices because Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice.

Yes, I'm aware that Christians pick and choose which parts of the Bible they feel like following based an what's convenient and socially acceptable at the time

In Matthew 4:17-18, Jesus specifically says that he has not come to abolish the old laws. It's a shame there are so many fake Christians who don't read the bible and aren't aware of that

Why you choose to follow a religion where murdering and butchering hookers is, as you say, "normal" says a lot about you and Christianity in general. Maybe consider praying for some morality, or at least an ounce of common sense.

its taken you a while to respond to my answer

The verse you quoted says nothing about the old testament

"From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
none of this has anything to do with your argument

also, we don't pick and choose, the bible literally says that sacrifices and rituals are unnecessary. there's a lot about it in Hebrews 10 (you should read it). here's an important part Hebrews 10:18 "And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary."

god loves you