To truly be recognized as a god, a being must uphold its own moral principles far better than its followers do. A god that lives by a “do as I say, not as I do” standard is nothing more than a manipulative figure, unworthy of worship or devotion.

For instance, a god that commands its followers to “forgive seventy times seven” must itself demonstrate an even greater capacity for forgiveness. If such a god were to preach forgiveness but then prepare a place of eternal punishment for those who falter or doubt, it would fall short of its own moral standard. Forgiveness and eternal torment cannot coexist; there is no space for punishment or torture in true forgiveness.

Similarly, a god that decrees “do not kill” cannot then justify taking lives without becoming more immoral than its followers who disobey. A god that prohibits killing, yet unleashes plagues, floods, and other calamities to harm innocents—babies and children included—contradicts its own laws. A being that orchestrates a brutal crucifixion as a blood sacrifice for its child should not be revered as divine but rather condemned as monstrous.

If a god claims to love and protect its faithful, that love and protection should surpass anything experienced in human relationships. Yet, if such a god wagers with Satan to test the loyalty of its most faithful follower through harassment and suffering, it reveals itself as cruel, not loving. A god that refuses to follow the same rules it imposes on its followers is not exempt from judgment. History has shown us that rulers who created laws only to break them were rightly condemned as treacherous.

Do not be deceived by stories of malevolent gods masquerading as divine. Reject the ignorance of those who follow them. Avoid churches or temples centered around such beings and question any text that labels them as “holy.” You already know the truth: you are better than any god that fails to meet the standards it demands of others.

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