The violent and baleful visions in the Book of Revelation were modified by influences within the collective unconscious surrounding St. John the Divine.
What may have begun as a vision from God was affected by conservative religious forces near to him.
These forces inserted judgement, doom, and violence into the revelation which did not come from God or Jesus.
This is why the final book of the Bible contradicts the teachings of Jesus himself.
Jesus' teachings were non-judgmental, non-violent, and non-threatening.
Something similar happened to the Buddha.
After his ascent into Nirvana the Buddha returned to the world to teach humanity.
And when he did this his thinking was influenced by the conservative religious leaders around him.
These religious leaders influenced the Buddha to return to teachings about desire and merit.
Thus subverting his message of love and compassion.
This is how the Good News becomes threatening and repressive after the fact.
It is not the Will of God.
Nor is it the pure light of revelation.
God does not judge us or punish us.
God loves us like a loving Father.
And all are His beloved children.
