http://conversationalatheist.com/general-essays/god-the-abusive-boyfriend/
Ways the Christian God is like the most extreme version of an abusive (and possibly psychotic) boyfriend:
- Needs constant praise and makes you feel guilty for just being human.
- Has severe jealousy issues.
- He lets painful experiences happen to you that he could easily prevent, just to test your devotion to Him.
- Claims credit for everything good in your life; claims nothing bad in your life comes from Him.
- Threatens you with eternal torture if you ever leave Him.
- He is constantly swearing that He loves you and you need Him.(Thanks Richard Collins).
Ways to tell if you are in danger of being taken advantage of in a relationship with this abusive God:
- You are highly defensive of Him from even the slightest criticism of His flaws.
- You talk to Him every night, and He never responds yet still expects unwavering devotion.
(And from comments:)
He promises "someday I'll make it all better and then you'll be glad you're with me, you just have to be patient," and that day never comes
He has very set ideas on what actions are acceptable down to what clothing you wear and who you hang out with.
He tells you that if your friends don't like him you have to stop being friends with them
you are never good enough for him whatever you do.