Divine Justice
In this second part of the interview, I question God further about the significance of his coming to this world as a human being, being executed, and then coming back to life again afterwards.
Me: So, based on what you’ve said thus far, your coming to Earth and being killed satisfies your need for justice. Is that right?
God: Not at all. It satisfies the desire of people for vengeance. In addition, justice is something that people, not I, require. People’s actions don’t directly affect me, and I don’t need to be appeased. I don’t need vengeance and I don’t hold grudges.
Me: Explain the difference between vengeance and justice from your perspective.
God: Justice consists of two components:
- Everyone recognising that the victim was wronged by the evildoer and how they were wronged. In other words, the verdict; and
- The sentence, where the perpetrator makes restitution to the victim.
If someone murders a close relative, seeing the murderer sentenced to death will not adequately compensate them. It will not bring back their deceased relative. Revenge does not bring recompense, but only adds to the bitterness of those targeted. In any case, a deceased person cannot compensate those who are still alive.
Me: In your murder example, how can a murderer who is allowed to live compensate the deceased or their surviving relatives practically?
God: They are unable to do so. This is why I stand in for the perpetrator of evil, in whatever form it may take. This is also why I physically came back to life after my execution. As previously stated, a deceased person cannot compensate the living. My reappearance in your world cements my promise to personally compensate anyone who is the victim of any wrongdoing at any level, even if it is the result of their own actions.
Me: So, in your opinion, vengeance has no place and should never be carried out?
God: Better than that. If you must blame someone and exact revenge, blame me. I’m not going to be offended. If you accuse me of evil, I will agree and not argue because I represent the evildoer. Direct your rage at me if you want to exact vengeance. I’m not going to try to stop you. However, do not blame or avenge your fellow man. Start with me if you need compensation. If you force it on them, they will despise you, which is bad for everyone. Trying to get your own back only leads to a downward spiral of attrition.
This got me wondering about how he will deal with us when life has ended, given the mix of good and bad each of us has done in our lives, and whether we have accepted the message so far presented.