...shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
Deuteronomy 23:1
Bit harsh, isn't it? There can't be many men who haven't been kicked in the 'stones' at some point in their life. And frankly, if I'd had my 'privy member' cut off, I'd be expecting a bit of sympathy.
2007-12-14 06:21:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sir Evil Elton: I'm not worthy to be in your presence.
2007-12-14 06:26:16 · update #1
I'm also curious, if this is just an archaic law, how did they enforce it. Checkpoints at the entrances?
2007-12-14 06:31:07 · update #2
too much information ....
2007-12-14 06:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
This is under the laws of Israel. And those who cut their balls off did so for the neigbor peoples & their gods. So? This was a cult activity. And God won't allow idolatry in His congregation.
This isn't a situation of getting kicked in the balls. And we are living in the age of Grace right now. Even if we did some idolatrous practices in the past, we can come before God & repent or our wicked ways.
2007-12-14 06:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The Gospel according to Lorenna Bobbit?
2007-12-14 06:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
This chapter and verse is talking about, Those that are excluded from the congregation. thank you and God Bless you.
2007-12-14 06:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it gets worse
these people are subject to death if anyone finds out what theyre doing.
1. people who wear clothes made of 2 different materials
2. men who shave their beards.
3. children who talk back to their parents (death by stoning)
4. people who work on saturday (this includes picking up sticks)
im pretty sure that there are a few im missing too.
i wish i had the exact books and verse numbers...but its all off the top of my head.
2007-12-14 06:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by johnny.zondo 6 · 7⤊ 3⤋
could privy member relate to circumcision? in which case, alot of men are screwed that way too. Remember its all interpretation, so why not eh?
2007-12-14 06:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Old Law to keep His children in line. They do not apply to today. We are circumcised when we accept Christ through faith.
2007-12-14 06:27:34 · answer #7 · answered by zero_or_die77 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That was only for the "priests" who entered the Holy of Holies.
2007-12-14 06:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
wow, i thought Koran was too graphic.
2007-12-14 08:19:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question brought tears to my eyes!
2007-12-14 06:27:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Only "full members" were allowed...
2007-12-14 06:25:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋