One of the most emotionally charged accusations ever made against the character of God — whose name is Yahweh — is that He’s a baby killer.
Critics often point to biblical accounts like the Flood, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and especially the Conquest of Canaan as evidence. They ask, “How could any Bible believer defend a God who commands genocide — especially when it involves the death of children?”
And at face value — without depth, without context — that accusation does seem hard to explain. It’s raw, it’s emotional, and for many, it’s enough to walk away from the Bible altogether. But are they right? Did Yahweh commit genocide… or did He stop one? Was Yahweh the baby killer… or the Savior from parental baby killers?
We’ve decided to be fair and respond to this accusation with logic, history, legal reality, and practical common sense — instead of taking the authoritative high ground. So join us as we unpack the complexities of Yahweh’s judgment — and what it reveals about His true character.
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