I would read things, particularly in the Old Testament, that just seemed morally wrong.  There were descriptions of God seemingly bumbling forward, just trying things out as the human race developed. There were places God seemed immoral in how he treated individuals and groups of people. And the notion of God sending people to suffer tormenting pain for eternity just did not seem morally good, and I was sure God was morally good. Such places in the Bible made me question all sorts of things. The temptation to gloss over the questions and doubts was strong.

But there’s a great story in Luke chapter 7 that helped me see a healthier way forward.