Did Jesus Redeem Mankind? — Page 112
? 105 the Father whose death would be catastrophic for the universe, or if God the Son had perfect love for mankind, God the Father and God the Holy Ghost would have to be judged as imperfect. In any case, either of the three members of Trinity would have to be considered as imperfect, and all religions are agreed in the stand that an imperfect being cannot be God. ATONEMENT AND JUDAISM Yet another question presents itself: Does Judaism regard atonement to be an imperative doctrine? In our opinion the Bible does not regard it as necessary, for the simple reason that atonement would be called for only when sin was unforgivable. The Bible, however, declares that sins are forgiven; the entire text of the Bible is permeated with teachings about forgiveness and it is replete with teachings about sacrifices that are accepted by the Lord God. In fact, the Bible lists people who were born after Adam (peace be on him) and whose sacrifices were pleasing to God and He granted them the favour of His nearness. It says: "And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of