Jah-son, I really don’t want to rehash the virus versus virus hoax versus terrrain theory versus germ theory debacle. But when you mention Jehovah and his son I have to point out a few things. So, are you saying that if viruses exists then we are blaming Jehovah? What about other microbes, likes germs, bacteria, fungi? I’ll let the scriptures do the talking.
Who struck Miriam with leprosy?
Numbers 12:10: “The cloud moved away from over the tent, and look! Mirʹi·am was struck with leprosy as white as snow. Then Aaron turned toward Mirʹi·am, and he saw that she was struck with leprosy.“
When Jehovah said to quarantine the sick, was he blaming people for their illness?
Leviticus 13:4: “But if the blotch on his skin is white and its appearance is not deeper than the skin and the hair has not turned white, the priest will then quarantine the infected person for seven days.“
Does it matter if it is called a virus or a germ or a bacteria or a fungus if it can be spread via human contact? Is this a word game? It’s common knowledge that there is a type of herpes that is contracted through sexual contact with an infected person. If you want to deny that, then knock yourself out. I just think logical people should examine your statements logically and personally I find them extremely flawed. But again I’m not going to debate an issue that makes no difference in how Jehovah views us but when you purport to make statements about Jehovah and Jesus that are just wrong, I have to say something.
I "liked" your comment because I appreciate your input and challenge and I respect your personal views. As I stated earlier, that's how we grow. My wife challenges my statements all the time and I appreciate it. Healthy debate is crucial in moving an issue forward. And I have no desire to argue the subject either. I prefer calm, rational discussion.
That being said, I'm going to repost my original statement for context purposes:
"I think that the virus contagion narrative ultimately seeks to place the blame for our personal health consequences onto others and ends up blaming Jehovah for creating the deadly viruses in the first place."
To be clear, I mentioned "viruses" specifically, not all microbes in existence but the answer can be applied to many so called pathogens.
The implication being made by those who view "viruses" as deadly pathogens seeking to indescriminatly infect and kill their hosts is that death and destruction is the end goal of these so called pathogens. If that is true and we agree that Jehovah is the creator of all things, including said pathogens, it doesn't make him out to be a very loving creator now, does it? I'm speaking solely of naturally derived pathogens that we call viruses in theory, not bioweapons. This was the intent of my original statement, clarified.
Who struck Miriam with leprosy?
To address your question regarding Miriam's punishment for gross wrongdoing, in this instance Jehovah chose to use a bacterial infection commonly known as Leprosy to directly punish her for a specified time. That is plain. No arguments from me. But Jehovah didn't create Mycobacterium leprae with the goal of indiscriminately seeking out human hosts to annihilate, did he? I would hope you don't believe that Satanic lie. So, why did he create it? The answer is simple and is the same for all of Earth's little clean up creatures. They are amazing creations and Jehovah should be highly praised for his insight and wisdom in creating all of them.
I acknowledge the existence of bacteria and that some forms of bacteria can be deadly if a person is exposed to enough of it and they are in poor health, it can be a problem. Many people in Bible times were likely malnourished and in overall poor health, leaving them susceptible to bacterial and other infections. Hence, their terrain was in a state of decay and the pathogens showed up to do their job (what Jehovah created them to do) clean up decay. Same with flies and maggots on a dead fish...the amazing clean up crew.
When Jehovah said to quarantine the sick, was he blaming people for their illness?
As I mentioned earlier, malnutrition is one major cause of disease due to bodily breakdown and decay leaving the clean up crew to step in and do their job. Jehovah knows this. Would other malnourished people be susceptible to getting infected with a similar bacterial infection? Highly likely. Is that the fault of the infected person? Not if they had no choice as to their health outcome being poor. Not enough healthy food, etc. So, no Jehovah was likely being cautious with his people in this particular situation.
But if you don't want to acknowledge that there is a difference between so called viruses and bacteria then I guess our discussion is invalid at it's root since my premise is based on viruses being infectious and contagious.
Let me ask this in relation. Why wasn't Jesus afraid to break Jehovah's quarantine law to reach out and touch a leper in one of the most heartwarming displays recorded in scripture? Wasn't he afraid of the deadly bacterium? Of course not, he had a perfect terrain, no decay, no food for the microbes to feed on, along with holy spirit of course.
What will happen to all of these little "assassins" under God's kingdom rule? Will he annihilate them? If he needs to do that so mankind can be "safe", why did he create them to begin with?
Since you requested that we don't debate contagion, I will respect your wishes and refrain from answering your closing comment.
I'm simply exploring what makes sense to me at this moment but I'm flexible in my thinking of a logical adjustment is presented. Prior to 2020 I believed viruses were out to get us as well. That concept doesn't jive with who I know Jehovah to be so I'm seeking an alternative answer. I will continue to meditate on the issue, as I think it is a major mechanism of control that could be dismantled by forcing its supporters to provide solid proof of the existence of and contagious nature of so called viruses. I don't believe they can.