Why do many people mindlessly obey God and the bible, even the parts that are evil and wrong?

Question

aren't you supposed to question stuff that doesn't seem 'right'?

and you can blame god for stuff, the bible god is cruel and insecure.

Answer 1

I do not "mindlessly" follow and obey God. I am very mindful. There is nothing in the Bible evil that God asks me to do. *

Answer 2

Unfortunately, most people need the kind of peace and security that comes with "not questioning" what they've been led to believe is right or wrong. People who follow blindly are by nature, blind people. If you have personal issues that you feel you have to hide from these types of people, I would encourage you to look deep within yourself to find the strength to stand proudly and apart from these types of people. You will never change their misguided beliefs. God and the bible are open to interpretation by individuals and should be questioned. They are not good or evil on their own. What makes them good or evil is how they are interpreted and used in daily life. Be strong, ask questions and be careful where you cast your blame? More often than not, things simply are what they are.

Answer 3

So tell me, what parts of that which God wants us to obey are "evil and wrong"? Take a look at the 10 Commandments. They are God's perfect Law, there is nothing evil or wrong about any of them, and this is what God wants us to obey. I don't know what "Bible" YOU'RE talking about.

Answer 4

Why do you mindlessly question the Bible without doing any research into why things were said or done? Ppl assume they know the situations of the time, and when they make such accusations they demonstrate their ignorance.

Answer 5

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 6

Because people don't think for themselfs. They do what they are told by thier family and society, and they think that it is right. Even though it is wrong and immoral. It also goes against the basic principles of the American government (speration of church and state, have you peole heard of it?)

And to lady_blue_face people do not go to church every Sunday to worship Shakespeare.

Answer 7

From there Elisha went up to Bethel. While he was on his way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him. "Go up baldhead," they shouted, "go up baldhead!" The prophet turned and saw them, and he cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two shebears came out of the woods and tore forty two of the children to pieces. (2 Kings 2:23-24)

If they can justify this - they can justify ANYTHING

Answer 8

If we mindlessly obeyed the bible.People who heckle and insult Christians would die.

Believe me.It would be bloody if we lived as they did in those days.Be thankful.

Answer 9

I totally agree. My friend and I were discussing this the other day just awe-struck at how many people believe all that crap. None of it makes any sense at all. Well, O.K. maybe some of the morals are O.K., but most people know to not kill people already, or be hurtful to eachother. I guess they are just raised with those beliefs and hold onto them like a security blanket. They can have it.

Answer 10

This is a GREAT example of what you are asking here:

For those of you who may not be aware of the recent controversy
in North America that has to do with Laura Schlessinger: she is a
radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to
her radio show.

Paramount Television Group is currently producing a "Dr. Laura"
television show. Recently she has become a convert to Judaism,
and now she is Ba'al T'shuvah.

Recently, she has made some statements about homosexuals that has caused the Canadian anti-
hate laws to censure her.

The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura which was posted on
the internet...

Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's
Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to
share that knowledge with as many people as I can.

When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the
specific biblical laws and how to best follow them. Specifically:

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it
creates a pleasing odour for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is
my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them.
Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned
in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a
fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is
in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The
problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women
take offense.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male
and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I
morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
Abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if
I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading
glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some
flexibility here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the
hair around their temples, even though this is expressly
forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig
makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing
garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester
blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town
together to stone them? (Lev. 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn
them to death at a private family affair like we do with people
who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev.20:14).

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am
confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and
unchanging.

Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.

- Anita Heiss


THE TOP 16 BIBLICAL WAYS TO ACQUIRE A WIFE
Anonymous

Find an attractive prisoner of war, bring her home, shave her head,
trim her nails, and give her new clothes. Then she's yours.
--Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 21:11-13)

Find a prostitute and marry her.
--Hosea (Hosea 1:1-3)

Find a man with seven daughters, and impress him by watering his
flock.
--Moses (Exodus 2:16-21)

Purchase a piece of property, and get a woman as part of the deal.
--Boaz (Ruth 4:5-10)

Go to a party and hide. When the women come out to dance, grab one
and carry her off to be your wife.
--Benjaminites (Judges 21:19-25)

Have God create a wife for you while you sleep. Note: this will cost
you a rib.
--Adam (Genesis 2:19-24)

Agree to work seven years in exchange for a woman's hand in marriage.
Get tricked into marrying the wrong woman. Then work another seven
years for the woman you wanted to marry in the first place. That's
right. Fourteen years of toil for a woman.
--Jacob (Genesis 29:15-30)

Cut 200 foreskins off of your future father-in-law's enemies and get
his daughter for a wife.
--David (I Samuel 18:27)

Even if no one is out there, just wander around a bit and you'll
definitely find someone. (It's all relative of course.)
--Cain (Genesis 4:16-17)

Become the emperor of a huge nation and hold a beauty contest.
--Xerxes or Ahasuerus (Esther 2:3-4)

When you see someone you like, go home and tell your parents, "I have
seen a woman; now get her for me." If your parents question your
decision, simply say, "Get her for me. She's the one for me."
--Samson (Judges 14:1-3)

Kill any husband and take HIS wife. (Prepare to lose four sons
though).
--David (2 Samuel 11)

Wait for your brother to die. Take his widow. (It's not just a good
idea, it's the law).
--Onan and Boaz (Deuteronomy or Leviticus, example in Ruth)

Don't be so picky. Make up for quality with quantity.
--Solomon (1 Kings 11:1-3)

A wife?...NOT!!!
--Paul (1 Corinthians 7:32-35)


I dont want to offend anyone, but obviously some COMMON SENSE needs to be applied when reading the Bible literally!