Every now and then I get bored and hit 'next blog' hoping to find something interesting/noteworthy. What annoys me most through the ramblings of other people's blogs is that there's a bunch of bible quotes about the wonders of God. That's all well and good, but no one notes the passages that show how Christianity has been dragged, kicking and screaming whilst we, as a society, broaden our social and ethical horizons.
Why do Christians pick and choose what they want to follow in the bible? If it's the word of God one would think that everything said is truth and should be followed, right? Apparently not. Anywho, below are a few choice passages that you may find interesting.
Who should we kill?
- Homosexuals (Lev. 20:13 Rom. 1:26-32)
- Adulterers (Lev 20:10 Deut. 22:22)
- Disobedient children (Deut 21:20-21, Lev 20:9, Exod 21:15)
- Women who are not virgins on their wedding night (Deut. 22:13-21)
- All non-Christians (parable told by Christ - Luke 19:27)
- Those accused of wickedness by at least two people (Deut 17:2-7)
- Anyone who works on the Sabbath (Exod 35:2-3, Num 15:32-6)
Women
- It is 'shameful' for a woman to speak in church (1Cor 14:34-35)
- A man must OK his wife's words if they are to have force (Num 30:8)
- A woman must not teach or hold authority over a man (1Tim 2:12)
- Lot saves the messengers from the men of Sodom by offering up his virgin daughters to 'do to them as you please' (gen 19:8)
- 'Kill every women who has slept with a man, but save for youurself every girl who has never slept with a man' (Moses - Num 31:17-8)
Slavery
- God supports slavery (Lev 25:44-6, Exod 21:2-8, Eph 6:5, Col 3:22)
- Instructions on how to sell your daughter as a slave (Exod 21:7-8)
- When to give your slaves 'severe' or 'light' beatings (Luke 12:42-8)
- OK to beat slaves only if they don't die within 2 days (Exod 21:20-1)
- How to mark your slave: drive an awl though its ear (Deut 15:17)
Some may say, 'whatever is in the old testament doesn't apply to today's modern society.' According to Christ in (Matt 5:17-9), I beg to differ.
"If God has spoken, why is the world not convinced?"
- Percy Shelley
interesting points bro, return the favor
ReplyDeletehttp://bassblogdawg.blogspot.com/
Christfag here.
ReplyDeleteThose rules were all terminated when Jesus died on the cross. None of them apply now.
"its ok to beat slaves as long as they dont die for 2 days" classic
ReplyDeletehttp://linkertfantasyfootball.blogspot.com/
Interesting. Following.
ReplyDeletehttp://canislupust7w.blogspot.com
So, ProjectXero, in your opinion, whatever Christ said before he was crucified is null? Doesn't quite add up to me. And continuing with this 'chopping' and 'choosing' what aspects of the bible they wish to believe, i'd like to show this quote from Steven Weinberg (Noble Prize winning physicist):
ReplyDelete"Some people have views of God that are so broad and flexible that it is inevitable that they will find God wherever they look for him. One hears it said that 'God is ultimate' or 'God is our better nature' or 'God is the universe.' Of course, like any other word, the word 'God' can be given any meaning we like. If you want to say that 'God is energy,' then you can find God in a lump of coal."
Just thought it interesting and a tad relevant.
"The problem with Religion isn't god, its religion" - Anonymous
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with people picking and choosing what to believe. It's not when they do it for their own benefit though, it's when they push it on everyone else that it bothers me. Looking forward to hearing more from you. +followed
ReplyDeletenot my lobster!
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if we should kill everyone who isn't Bible thumper, according to the Bible anyway... Is it for the lulz?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving this blog man!
ReplyDeletei like this
ReplyDeletehttp://smittyrandall.blogspot.com/
Great read.
ReplyDeletehttp://ohello-blankeyfactory.blogspot.com
YOU ARE ALL GOING TO HELLL!!!!!!?
ReplyDeletehttp://circlefap.blogspot.com/
haha Love it
ReplyDeletehttp://ittybittytittycommittee127.blogspot.com/
thanks for the perspective. as an agnostic i agree with a lot of this
ReplyDeleteSo much win on this post, atheist here
ReplyDeleteI love you.
ReplyDeleteThis toast is epic win.
Agnostic here :D
I followed and clicked you, do the same for me? :D
http://eatingaplum.blogspot.com/
good points, gotta love Christians and their hypocrisy
ReplyDeletebtw follow me on http://shadowpikachuxd.blogspot.com/
kmusicforyou.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletethanks
IMA CLICKING!
ReplyDeleteUR A FOLLOWING!
beetardedthoughts.blogspot.com
Love itt!
ReplyDeletesupporting!
ReplyDeletehttp://the-state-of-human-intelligence.blogspot.com/
awesome post bro
ReplyDeleteadd me ill read your blog
http://marketengine.blogspot.com
those points seem legit.
ReplyDeletehttp://devpla.blogspot.com/
That chalk board is quite exquisite.
ReplyDeletehttp://krihhh.blogspot.com/
this is all good for a bit of lulz, but in this state, it's a bit of copy pasta. if you really want to have some good sources to back up this stuff, read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Interrupted-Revealing-Hidden-Contradictions/dp/0061173940/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282009925&sr=8-1
ReplyDeletecool post!!
ReplyDeletei like your blog
supportin & follow you bro!;)
ha, great stuff. I'm following now, so follow back :D
ReplyDeletehttp://decentmanga.blogspot.com/