miseryloveselders - Didn't want you to think you were a thread killer. This thread died all on its own. Unless - God killed it! Perhaps he's got it in for me.
God staking his whole career on one day of vengeance does seem rather reckless. If he were clever like the Devil he would be cunning. Any good restaurant will let you taste a wine before you commit to it. How about a little taste of Armageddon. Blow the top of the odd Mosque or two. A warning to show us that he really exists and can throw a mean thunderbolt or two.
At the moment God is basically unemployed. So it would be a good example to us if he got off his throne reminded us who is boss. Then we would know he is powerful and fear inspiring and that he means business. All those deaths and needless resurrections could be avoided.
We could fall into line and return to the nearest kingdom hall. Sing songs of praise to him from the new song book provided by the faithful and discreet slave class.