Deuteronomy 28:53
"And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: "
How impressive that you base your conception of the ultimate good on THIS.
2007-08-17 04:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you really interested in an answer, or do you simply enjoy twisting?
If one reads the context, one learns that Israel just made a vow.
A vow to be faithful to, and follow their God.
God outlined the consequences of them not taking this vow seriously.
Eventually, the Israelites did turn bad and God took away His direction and protection.
Enemies came.
The enemy nations caused Israel to act as they did.
God had left the building.
2007-08-17 04:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God's Command to Noah after he left the ark was to " Eat" flesh of animals for sustanance. Cannabilism was Not and never will be God's intent. Enough said.
2007-08-17 05:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by conundrum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is speaking here of if they choose not His ways and follow His ways in time of famine they will eat their kids. Not a desire for God to see this, but a result of what man can and will do when they are left to there own devises without God.
2007-08-17 04:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by turtle30c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are looking at this out of context.
God stated this is what would happen should they stray from him and go after false gods.
And you conclude this proves God to be a terrible being!
If I tell you that you will contract STD's should you go about jumping in bed with everyone you can, no doubt in your mind that would make me evil.
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2007-08-17 04:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Hogie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jack Bauer ate a man.
2007-08-17 04:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Eko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26:27 And if ye won't for all this hearken unto me, yet stroll opposite unto me; 26:28 Then i'm going to stroll opposite unto you in addition to mght in fury; and that i, even I, will chastise you seven situations to your sins. 26:29 And ye shall devour the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye devour. definite, it form of feels God replaced into implying that he could tension people who did not persist together with his rules to devour the flesh of their offspring. God replaced into in many situations harsh in his threats and punishments for the duration of previous testomony situations. it form of feels that God had a transformation of heart or found out extreme damaging reinforcement infrequently nets long-term constructive outcomes and sent Jesus to furnish redemption for sins.
2016-12-15 17:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by bednarz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋