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[–]wary_observer 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

In the Old Testament, God is often slow to anger, giving many chances to repent. Once these chances are exhausted, God doles out punishment in a very unmistakable fashion, and this may involve any or all of what you mentioned.