Do Christians really think that God will issue the directive thus????????

Question

"...kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But keep alive for yourselves all the young girls who have not known a man intimately."

Yes, it is in the Bible. The reference is: Numbers 31:17-18. For anyone who thinks it's out of context, then read the entire chapter, not forgetting that the Old testament is the foundation on which the new is based.

Answer 1

Is it in the bible? Then yes. Do I understand why? No.

Answer 2

It all comes down to perspective. God/nature is within all of us. We are the defined dream of the undefined dreamer. To each his own, this goes even for perverted psychos that have nothing to do but mock others in their free time. Instead of spreading more hatred against things we don't even understand. Why can't we just find common ground inside of everything in life? This is what every religion strives for, but loses it way inside of man's quest at playing God/nature. This is why I am part of every religion known to man, but at the same time I am not a part of any religion. I don't know what is right, but I know balance. This is all we can hope to achieve, unless we all want to just kill each other until the end of our infinite existence.

Answer 3

Read the whole Bible.

Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.

History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”

Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.

Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.

Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.

Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.

Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.

The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.

Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.

Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.

Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.

Answer 4

Nah. That's an old testament verse. But they have 'issues' with deciding what to believe there. I'll just sit my lil tattooed Asatruar butt right here and lsiten to Scandinavian black metal style music while I watch the various forms of christian argue over who "gets in" first. That should be enough to keep ALL of 'em out.

~Morg~

Answer 5

Yes but look at the situations, which your not, thats why your confused. Kinda like walking into a movie half way through



YOUR JUST LOST,

BUT


I CAN HELP

Answer 6

You are taking this verse out of context. Shame on you.

Answer 7

I don't know, but I know that there is a lot of killing in this world, most of it caused by religion.

Answer 8

No, just a man or men issuing their beliefs.