Why do some people who say the bible is the direct word of God not follow what it means? In the bible, women are property, daughters are slaves, statutory rape (i.e. a 30 year old marrying a 12 year, just for sake of argument-which is against the law in our society, but the bible has nothing to say on it) is allowed, and supposedly-I cannot remember the exact verse at this time-if you have faulty sight you cannot go before the alter of God. Women are to cover their heads before praying (very few religions follow this practice), shellfish is forbidden, and in certain cases abortions were okay. Adulterers were stoned (now you're lucky if you can take a cheating spouse to court and win) and bad children as well (now you see them on the Maury show).
So why is it okay to follow certain in the bible, and completely disregard others? Some people will say "the OT doesn't count anymore" but will condemn you with rules from it still. Opinions, please?
2006-09-16
05:30:25
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Agent Double EL
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