those are deep and challenging questions, and i can tell they come from a place of searching for truth. let me try to address them one by one. we talk about being born into sin, not because god delights in blaming us, but to explain the brokenness of the world. its not a judgment of worth its a statement of reality. sin isn't about unfair blame; it's about acknowledging our need for help, a savior. you asked about the child with down syndrome no, we would never blame them or any of us for things beyond our control. gods grace is immense, and he looks at the heart, not our imperfections. god does not see weakness as failure. why preach the bible? because its the story of god reaching out to us. sure, he could let us in without it, but god invites us into a relationship with him not just rules or blind acceptance. faith isn't a test of worthiness; its an invitation to trust. as for jesus, his death and life are both crucial. his life shows us how to live full of compassion, justice, and love. his death... well, it opens the door to grace, reconciling us with god. both are inseparable parts of the same story. feeling guilty or unworthy that isnt the end goal. if god only wanted guilt, there would be no hope. but through faith, we find something greater: forgiveness and joy. not to diminish our struggles, but to show that even in our flaws, we are deeply, irrevocably loved.
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