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2006-11-16 03:41:10 · 9 answers · asked by Ouzian 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nothing and NO ONE can justify what these verses seem to meaning and advising its followers
THEY ARE VIOLENT AND EVIL...and anyone who supports it is EVIL and VIOLENT too
2006-11-16 03:50:01 · update #1
People can pick certain things from the Bible they want to spew out for there own ends. It's a matter of opion I guess.
2006-11-16 03:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verse taking out of context is not doing it any justice, is it? Please consider the other side of the picture, viewing the entire context:
First of all, I would like to ask, for what reason is the purpose of capital punishment? Even though some may not accept the ways different countires issue punishments. However, when the crime is brought to the fore, for example: when a plane for no reason crashes into a buliding killing thousands of innocent people, then we who believe in justice would cry for justice.
Hence, we have judges, police officers, organised by a government to instill order. According to the references made by (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index), if you take a closer look at the verses quoted in those context (entire context/book which has been left out) you will see that these were reasons for capital punishment brought upon those causing harm towards others. Therefore, who is best to issue such judgements? No other than the Creatour, who reads the 'hearts' (unlike men). A God who qualities demostrates full justice!
“The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he.”—DEUTERONOMY 32:4.
i am sure you will agree, afterall, the world we live in now is no different than the past. In fact, it has become worst. Take alook at just the atrocities commited during the wars. Who is to be blame? Humans are to blame for much of the suffering. They fight wars, commit crimes, pollute the environment, often carry on business in a manner motivated by greed rather than concern for their fellowman, and sometimes indulge in habits that they know can be harmful to their health. When they do these things, they hurt others and themselves. Should it be expected that humans would be immune to the consequences of what they do? (Gal. 6:7; Prov. 1:30-33) Is it reasonable to blame God for these things that humans themselves do?
Thus, God [Jehovah] vengeance brings relief and benefit when he acts in behalf of those who trust in him; additionally, it procures praise to him as the just Judge. The psalmist says: “The righteous one will rejoice because he has beheld the vengeance. . . . And mankind will say: ‘Surely there is fruitage for the righteous one. Surely there exists a God that is judging in the earth.’” (Ps 58:10, 11) Therefore, the primary purpose for God’s taking vengeance is to vindicate and glorify his own name and sovereignty. (Ex 14:18; Ps 83:13-18; Isa 25:1-5; Eze 25:14, 17; 38:23) His action also vindicates his servants as being truly his representatives and delivers them from undesirable circumstances.—Ex 14:31; 15:11-16; Eze 37:16, 21-23; Ps 135:14; 148:14; Pr 21:18.
God can and will undo all the harm that may come upon his servants in this system of things. God is not the one who is causing the suffering. But by means of Jesus Christ, God will raise the dead, heal obedient ones of all their illnesses, root out every trace of sin, and even cause former grief to fade from our minds.—John 5:28, 29; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 65:17.
The day of accounting with God will come. At that time he will punish the wicked, destroying them forever. Proverbs 2:21, 22 says: “The upright are the ones that will reside in the earth, and the blameless are the ones that will be left over in it. As regards the wicked, they will be cut off from the very earth; and as for the treacherous, they will be torn away from it.” Then the upright ones, many of whom have suffered adversity, will enjoy perfect health and a generous share of earth’s abundant produce.
2006-11-16 12:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by jvitne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a cursory look at the list of gripes you have indicated a complete lack of knowledge of what the Bible says. By taking a verse here and there out of context and often mistranslated, one can make it seem to say anything.
So, tell me, why do you 'diss' something you so clearly do not understand, nor have read with care.
2006-11-16 11:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your indictment and judgment are noted. Your superior attitude doesn't make you a very good student of the bible.
Lots of people believe in the bible. Some things are best left for people less ignorant to discuss the meaning of. Don't too high opinion of yourself.
2006-11-16 12:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those were different times. BTW, have you happened to read any of the New Testament?
BTW, did you know the person that you are quoting was suspended from Y! Answers.
2006-11-16 11:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Rose♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FInd a better way and get back to us.
2006-11-16 12:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe bible did not fall from heaven
2006-11-16 11:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by daisy322_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any understanding of scripture? It really does not appear to be so.
2006-11-16 11:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by hiscinders 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PT Barnum was right.
2006-11-16 11:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋