David Plotz, author of Good Book, summarizes well the thoughts of many upon reading Genesis 6-9. “When I have quizzed Christian friends about Noah and the planet-wide devastation, they have given me some version of this answer: The Flood is just God teaching a lesson; He’s giving us a powerful reminder to obey Him; etc, But aren’t there more efficient ways to ‘send a message’ than global genocide? Until now God has been a little scatterbrained and inconsistent. But, now I’m wondering if He’s just cruel?” Even long time Christians flinch a bit as the read. Why does God bring judgment? Is there anything else?
Understanding God’s Judgment
