The Bible clearly states this as the case. Why do christians believe that people should get stoned to death that work on sundays? So much for your so called peace and loving bible.
2006-10-22 13:38:47 · 19 answers · asked by ast5792 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Christians do not in anyway support stoning of people for violating the Sabbath. Remember the strictures of Old Testament punishment, mandating death for certain offenses, are nullified by passages in the New Testament beseeching us to forgive those who offend what we believe in. It is imperative that you look at the Old Testament and its harsh legality, in light of New Testament compassion in the same way you look at the Constitution in light of Amendments to it.
So the Bible, when viewed in its TOTALITY, does exude love.
2006-10-23 12:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wrong-o. The sabbath was always Saturday, the last day of the week. Christians customarily gather on Sunday, the first day of the week, to celebrate communion, per Acts 20:7, which was the early church's practice.
Furthermore, there is no more "sabbath" according to the New Testament. When JC did his thing, that removed the need for a sabbath. See colossians 2:17.
Love Jack
2006-10-22 21:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some religions used to stone women for committing adultery also but as with every thing else in life we grow. Funny no religion ever stoned the man - guess she committed adultery by herself. But I digress.
I believe the only religion still stoning people is Muslim and only in third world countries but you can research that if you care to.
If you had bashed the Muslims over stoning the world would be asking for your head. Knocking the Christians is your safest path.
2006-10-22 20:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Akkita 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you heathens know so much about the bible? I don't know anything about your devil book,or whatever you call it.
When the bible was translated from Greek and Hebrew,the word "death" got smuggled in there somehow.It should have read "people should get stoned if they have to work on Sunday.
2006-10-22 20:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by STIFLE IT LIBS 1 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the 1st World they haven't done that for decades, maybe even centuries. The 1st world likes it's money too much for killing people over earning a little more. Now in some non 1st world areas that is a different story. They may infer that the dollar is your god.
Other religions are even more likely to engage in that type of action. Pick your location to be industrious.
2006-10-22 20:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is not a single passage in the bible which specifies death as a punishment -- there are multiple passages which says it is the Christian's responsibility to forgive, and that punishment is God's domain (e.g., "vengeance is mine"). Perhaps you were reading the Koran by mistake.
2006-10-22 20:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by nathanielgpalmer 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what Bible you are reading but Christians have never supported stoning, stoning was the preferred method of execution of the early church Our God has always been a loving and caring creator and we are in a period of grace
2006-10-22 20:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea W 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
If you knew your Bible as well as you pretend to, you would know that that's only stated in the Old Testament. After that, it's up to the Christian what they feel is necessary and what isn't.
2006-10-22 20:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did your teachers ever bring up a problem called "lack of comprehension skills" when referring to your reading skills?
2006-10-22 20:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
The Bible supports a lot of things that I don't. That's why I concentrate on the words in red.
Jesus is Lord!
Salam Aliakum.
2006-10-22 20:40:42 · answer #10 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 10⤊ 2⤋