When reading the history of the Jewish people, of their flight from slavery to death, of their exchange of tyrants, I must confess that my sympathies are all aroused in their behalf. They were cheated, deceived and abused. Their god was quick-tempered unreasonable, cruel, revengeful and dishonest. He was always promising but never performed. He wasted time in ceremony and childish detail, and in the exaggeration of what he had done. It is impossible for me to conceive of a character more utterly detestable than that of the Hebrew god. He had solemnly promised the Jews that he would take them from Egypt to a land flowing with milk and honey. He had led them to believe that in a little while their troubles would be over, and that they would soon in the land of Canaan, surrounded by their wives and little ones, forget the stripes and tears of Egypt. After promising the poor wanderers again and again that he would lead them in safety to the promised land of joy and plenty, this God, forgetting every promise, said to the wretches in his power:—'Your carcasses shall fall in this wilderness and your children shall wander until your carcasses be wasted.' This curse was the conclusion of the whole matter. Into this dust of death and night faded all the promises of God. Into this rottenness of wandering despair fell all the dreams of liberty and home. Millions of corpses were left to rot in the desert, and each one certified to the dishonesty of Jehovah. I cannot believe these things. They are so cruel and heartless, that my blood is chilled and my sense of justice shocked. A book that is equally abhorrent to my head and heart, cannot be accepted as a revelation from God.When we think of the poor Jews, destroyed, murdered, bitten by serpents, visited by plagues, decimated by famine, butchered by each, other, swallowed by the earth, frightened, cursed, starved, deceived, robbed and outraged, how thankful we should be that we are not the chosen people of God. No wonder that they longed for the slavery of Egypt, and remembered with sorrow the unhappy day when they exchanged masters. Compared with Jehovah, Pharaoh was a benefactor, and the tyranny of Egypt was freedom to those who suffered the liberty of God.While reading the Pentateuch, I am filled with indignation, pity and horror. Nothing can be sadder than the history of the starved and frightened wretches who wandered over the desolate crags and sands of wilderness and desert, the prey of famine, sword, and plague. Ignorant and superstitious to the last degree, governed by falsehood, plundered by hypocrisy, they were the sport of priests, and the food of fear. God was their greatest enemy, and death their only friend.It is impossible to conceive of a more thoroughly despicable, hateful, and arrogant being, than the Jewish god. He is without a redeeming feature. In the mythology of the world he has no parallel. He, only, is never touched by agony and tears. He delights only in blood and pain. Human affections are naught to him. He cares neither for love nor music, beauty nor joy. A false friend, an unjust judge, a braggart, hypocrite, and tyrant, sincere in hatred, jealous, vain, and revengeful, false in promise, honest in curse, suspicious, ignorant, and changeable, infamous and hideous:—such is the God of the Pentateuch.

Robert G. Ingersoll

It doesn't matter how many friends I have because my best friend is God. And, he is a Super Friend. People come and people go, but God's love for you will remain the same. Embrace it, Cherish it, and Spread it everywhere you go. Let your light shine brightly for all the world to see.

Amaka Imani Nkosazana

People need to understand that not everyone is out to hurt you. There are still some great people in this world. Do not allow yourself to believe that everyone is up to no good. Just because you have encountered some rude people along the way, doesn't mean that everyone is that way. When it comes to matters of the heart, Know which bridges to cross and which ones to burn.

Amaka Imani Nkosazana

Be thankful and joyful.Be content with life.Make the most of every situation.

Lailah Gifty Akita

God is not ignoring your prayers, He is working behind the scene perfecting all that concerns you, praise Him.

Jaachynma N.E. Agu

Rejoice in the works of your hands, be happy and thankful that you are valuable, that what you say and do insn't taken for a ride, that you have rejected the notion of self-doubt and fear, that God isn't blind towards propagating your positive influence, and finally that you'll leave a meritorious legacy.

Michael Bassey Johnson

God is my hope and my joy.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Be happy and enjoy your sacred time on earth.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I live each day with joyful hopes.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Happiness is a state of bliss.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Gratitude is joyful act.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Be glad while you have breath.

Lailah Gifty Akita

You will find joy in everyday life with a heart of thankfulness.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I am grateful for all the goodness of God.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Be happy with what you have.

Lailah Gifty Akita

A joyful heart is an endless flowing stream.

Lailah Gifty Akita

A big group of daily friends or a white painted house with bills and mirrors, are not a necessity to me—but an intelligent conversation while sharing another coffee, is.

Charlotte Eriksson

Build your home in small moments of joy, and you will always feel at home.

Charlotte Eriksson

I want to thank you for the profound joy I've had in the in the thought of you.

Rosie Alison

Be positive, be happy and be thankful.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I am happy to have all the books I need to read.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I am delighted to experience the beauty of life.

Lailah Gifty Akita

The secret to happiness is complaining very little.

Nikki Rowe

Sometimes we make being happy so difficult. And being thankful such a chore.

Carew Papritz

I’m not thankful for being fucked over, I’m thankful for what I took from it. What I learned. What I taught myself in that particular moment. I'm grateful someone was able to take me there and let me be in that moment - not with them, but with myself. How my emotions could surrender to someone and make me feel everything I felt. It destroyed me, but I made my way through; and I look back years from, and I still love him, I do.

Dominic Riccitello

Simple minded people do things like gossip, lie, spread rumors, and cause troubles. But, I know you're more intelligent.

Amaka Imani Nkosazana

Be thankful for every mountain, because it's the mountain top that will give you best view of the world.

Gugu Mona

Dear world, I am excited to be alive in you, and I am thankful for another year.

Charlotte Eriksson

I am thankful to God everyday for the Gift of Life because even if I were the richest in the world, I still wouldn't afford to buy Life.

Gift Gugu Mona

Be thankful for every mountain, because it's the mountaintop that will give you best view of the world.

Gift Gugu Mona

To increase the odds of being thanked, some people compliment some people; some make kids.

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

The priceless gifts (life, love, joy, goodness, family, nature) are freely given by the Creator.

Lailah Gifty Akita

You should always be thankful and express gratitude for your love, beauty, family, and everything in your life.

Debasish Mridha

Gratitude means to recognize the good in your life, be thankful for whatever you have, some people may not even have one of those things you consider precious to you (love, family, friends etc). Each day give thanks for the gift of life.You are blessed

Pablo

God is our great helper,shelter, provider and protector.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Be thankful that you have clothes to wear, food to eat and a place to sleep.

Lailah Gifty Akita

God knows your every need.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Lord I thank you for the gift of life.

Lailah Gifty Akita

You never know how much you are blessed until you have nothing.

Lailah Gifty Akita

A grateful heart is good medicine.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I thank God for an amazing life.

Lailah Gifty Akita

My heart is filled with thankfulness to God.

Lailah Gifty Akita

To God be the glory, great things He has done and greater things He will do.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Seek God every morning.Trust God every moment.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Inner peace is a sacred blessing

Lailah Gifty Akita

All that I am is by the grace of God.

Lailah Gifty Akita

We hope for what we long to behold.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Faith in God gives us joy. It is a certainty of His glorious blessings.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Gratitude is an overflowing joy.

Lailah Gifty Akita

When it comes to giving thanks to God, there isn’t a card, a sentiment, a picture, or a word that can adequately express the gratitude in my heart. What can I say to the One who not only saved my life but who also adopted me into His family? How can I possibly express my thankfulness for His riches? How can I express my gratitude for His friendship and His healing touch? How does one find the words to thank Him for His unconditional love, unmerited favour, and forgiveness? Dictionaries and thesauruses can’t help me. All I can say is ‘Thank you, God’ with the hope that those humble words convey all that is in my heart.

Katherine J Walden

Through the eyes of men an utterly irrational birth followed by a terribly improbable execution are miscues of the most pathetic sort. And all I can say is that I’m immeasurably thankful that I’ve been given access to the eyes of God.

Craig D. Lounsbrough

Thank God for His goodness.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Thanks be to God, who has been my very helper from the day I was born to this present moment.

Lailah Gifty Akita

We have been blessed with the privilege to live life. May we live to the fullness.

Lailah Gifty Akita

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