Why don’t you give me an example of a better way to transmit information than through words, one that could have been applied throughout history?
Firstly : Why would i need to, i wasn't claiming there was a better option ( at the time ).
Secondly : I specifically mentioned spoken and written(on paper) words, not just words in general.
Thirdly : if i had to guess, probably some form of math stored in some long term medium like diamond or something, i'm just guessing though, not my area and still don't need to have a good example for a point i wasn't making.
Bonus : Another of my points was that why would i need to when there is an omnipotent deity around, whose job it is to do it.
My whole argument has been that i disagree with your repeated assertion that they are accurate to the original intention, easily understandable and not prone to misinterpretation (intentional and otherwise).
Also the "my morality is the only correct morality” thing, i cannot stress enough how much of a red flag that one is.
And it’s not that they didn’t read it properly, it’s that they simply don’t care and scammed people. Even if they had read it, which they probably didn’t, they wouldn’t care. Evangelical megachurches and their priests all know what’s up, they simply don’t care. Rapey, pedophilic priests knew what was up. The leaders of the Crusades, with strong financial interests, knew what was up. It’s not a “no true Scotsman”, it’s more like “if I’m raping a child and you find me and I tell you I’m a good moral man, a believer who’s afraid of God’s judgment, and you believe me, you’re mentally challenged”. And many people are, I guess.
You have to be intentionally skipping logical steps here, no way someone with your vocabulary accidentally overlooks the thousands/millions of "holy" warriors and zealots who wholeheartedly believe(d) in their interpretation of the guidelines.
- They aren't 's children so it's fine.
- If this leads them to the righteous path, it's fine.
- They aren't real people so it doesn't apply.
- It's not stealing it's fundraising for the furthering of our divine cause.
- If i kill/main/harm the infidels/blasphemers will reward me.
- if i dont kill/main/harm the infidels/blasphemers will punish me.
- I'm one of the chosen, i can do because has given me a divine mandate.
Come on now, pretending an easily provable demographic of people don't exist because it doesn't fit your narrative is the weakest of sauces.
You can do better.