2007-06-02 04:31:49 · 8 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
wolfblade: but isn't that rather the ten commandments you are quoting?
2007-06-02 06:24:52 · update #1
Our subjective interpretations betray what is in our hearts. As the Bible is all about exposing the deceitfulness of our hearts, I'd say it is doing an excellent job. When people finally face up to the treacherous nature of their innermost beings, then they can be saved. But those who allow God's words to harden their hearts will be faced with that fact on the Day of Judgment. The moral guide is not there to save us, but to teach us that we are sinners who cannot, by any amount of self-effort, save ourselves from the Holy God's rightful judgment. It is a tutor designed to lead us to Christ.
2007-06-02 04:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, subjective and somewhat unused at this time, almost useless as moral guide for today. All of the so called version of the ten commandments have penalties attached to each one.
Example. The fifth Commandment
The Bible Exodus 20: 12
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
The Penalty.
The Bible Deuteronomy 21:20 - 21
They shall say to the elders, "This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard." Then all the men of his town shall stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you.
Indeed each of the Ten Commandments carries a penalty of death usually by stoning. Such commandments may be useful as a starting point for moral guidance. As an absolute it fails and fails us miserably. We are unable to comply with such as that.
2007-06-02 14:00:22 · answer #2 · answered by zurioluchi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really since each "subjective interpretation" serves as a moral guide to the person(s) doing the "subjective interpreting".
2007-06-02 11:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Catherine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The good morals from the bible come from the good morals found in almost all codes of conduct across the globe.
The bible is only useful as an amusing work of fiction, like Gilgamesh, and an historical account of the Hebrew people. (To an extent.)
2007-06-02 11:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Umm, let's see. . .I always thought that "Thou shalt do no murder" was pretty straightforward. "Thou shalt not steal" always struck me as pretty self-explanatory, as well.
Or how about "Thou shalt not commit adultery?" Yep, that one sounds pretty definite, too. And on the positive end of the business, there's "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." Not to mention, "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
Now I may be just a tad confused, but those certainly seem objective and simple enough for anybody with the sense that God gave a goose to figure out. You don't want somebody to gossip about you, then don't gossip. You pick up a gun and kill someone for anything other than self-defense. . .uh, gee, God's not too happy about that. Morality 101, based on God's commandments and Christ's teachings.
And you were saying something about subjectivity?
2007-06-02 11:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is totally useless as a moral guide. You are being asked to adhere to the opinions of the men of that time. How ludicrous is that!!!
2007-06-02 11:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Anyone can rationalize anything. But Bible passages are clear about most ethical issues. You shall not murder, steal, commit adultery, bear false witness and covet, seem crystal clear.
2007-06-02 11:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
its not subjective for the catholics. they have an infallible framework from which to work with.
its only subjective for protestants
2007-06-02 11:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by dsjpk55 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋