So you're saying that God, under the old covenant which demanded animal sacrifices (which was pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus) requiring a sacrifice for the atonement of sins was evil?
By what standard? You're obviously rejecting God and by doing so you don't have any objective standards of good or evil. Everything becomes subjective and ultimately nothing matters. You lose the ability to call anything good or evil in a purposeless universe where you're just a cosmic accident.
After Jesus, who was the perfect sacrifice, animal sacrifices no longer how we are made righteous before God and cleansed our sins. Any rejection of Christ via animal sacrifice would now be considered a sinful rebellion but prior to Christ's sacrifice would have been considered objectively good and an active obedience to your creator which is the only place they consistent objective definition of good can come from.
That’s Buddhist theory practitioner, not a Buddhist religion, like water down … my friend consider herself Buddhist too but eat vegetables only once a week or month type.
I practice true Buddhism & chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo & recite verses from two chapters of the Lotus Sutra everyday, study the writing of Nichiren Daishonin, & former President Ikeda, share information of my practice with others and attend various activities through my lay organization. https://www.sgi-usa.org/
(1) Gautama Buddha ate pork. The practice is to not cause it to be killed for you. I knew a cook who was a full-time Tibetan monk for over 10 years who cooked meat at the restaurant where he worked. Buddhism is not a kind of perfectionism.
(2) Buddhist practitioners at least in the Japanese tradition do not refer to Buddhism as a "religion", but as a "practice".
Another Buddhist here. Stop with your abrahamic dogmatism. Buddhists are not insane enough to worship books, especially those that teach genocide, rape, and slavery like your bible. We also do not mutilate the genitals of children.
Moses was angry that the soldiers had left all women alive, saying: "... Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man."
First, what Moses told his soldiers in war times is not the same thing as God telling us how to
live right now. Second, the passage you quoted does not say to rape them. In fact, Israelites were only allowed to marry foreign women if they were captives of war. So this passage is stating that rather than killing everyone, you may spare the young women and take them as your wives if you wish.
Now, rape is specifically mentioned in the old testament (Genesis 34, 2 Samuel 13, Judges 19) and in ALL cases it is addressed in a negative light and carries significant consequences.
All this aside, Jesus in the New Testament further lays out that sexual immorality, even mere sensuality, is wrong.
If youd like more information as to context and meaning for some of these passages i recommend this read through
Moses was angry that the soldiers had left all women alive, saying: "... Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man."
Before you call someone a dumbass, you might want to find out who is actually correct.
Christians have a holy book. That is the worship of a book.
Are you ignorant or just dishonest? Christians have the Word of God which they follow to learn about and worship the God that inspired it.
Once again Rape and chattel slavery are both punishable by death in scripture.
Rape:
Old Testament Perspective: In the Old Testament, rape is considered a serious offense. Deuteronomy 22:25-27 states that if a man rapes a woman who is betrothed (engaged), both the rapist and the victim are protected. If the rape occurs in the countryside where the victim could have called for help but didn't, only the rapist is punished by death. However, if the rape occurs in a city where the victim's cries for help might not be heard, both the rapist and the victim are considered innocent.
New Testament Perspective: While the New Testament doesn't provide specific punishments for rape, it emphasizes love, respect, and care for one another. In Matthew 22:39, Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, which includes respecting their bodily integrity and autonomy. Rape violates this principle and is contrary to the spirit of love and respect taught in the New Testament.
Chattel Slavery:
Old Testament Perspective: The Old Testament regulated slavery, but it wasn't akin to the chattel slavery seen in more recent history. Exodus 21:16 explicitly prohibits kidnapping someone to enslave them, and this was punishable by death. This verse underscores the value of human life and the severity of forcibly enslaving another person.
New Testament Perspective: Although the New Testament doesn't directly address chattel slavery, it promotes principles that challenge the institution. Galatians 3:28 emphasizes the equality of all believers in Christ, regardless of social status or ethnicity. Additionally, Paul's letter to Philemon encourages him to receive his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ rather than as a slave.
Numbers 31:14-18 describes the aftermath of the Israelites' victory over the Midianites. It is often misconstrued as condoning rape and chattel slavery, but a careful examination within the context of the passage and the broader biblical principles reveals a different interpretation:
Context of the Passage: In Numbers 31, the Israelites were commanded to take vengeance on the Midianites because they had seduced the Israelites into idolatry and immorality. The passage describes the plunder that the Israelites took from the Midianites, including women and children.
War Booty, Not Rape: The passage mentions the women and children captured in the war, but it does not condone rape. Instead, it describes how Moses instructed the Israelites to purify themselves and the captives before allowing them to join the Israelite community. This purification process likely involved ceremonial cleansing to ensure the sanctity of the community, rather than condoning sexual violence.
Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Near Eastern warfare, it was common for victorious armies to take captives, including women and children, as spoils of war. The passage reflects the realities of ancient warfare rather than endorsing rape or chattel slavery.
Moral Principles in Scripture: The Bible consistently upholds principles of justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity. While the Old Testament does regulate practices such as slavery, it also contains laws and principles that protect the vulnerable and promote justice. For example, Exodus 21:16 explicitly condemns kidnapping and enslavement, and other passages emphasize the importance of treating others with fairness and kindness.
Bond servitude in scripture refers to a form of servitude or indentured labor where an individual voluntarily enters into a contractual agreement to serve another for a specific period of time in exchange for various benefits, such as shelter, food, and protection. This form of servitude is distinct from modern chattel slavery, as it typically involves:
Voluntary Agreement: In biblical times, individuals often entered into servitude willingly due to economic circumstances, such as debt or poverty. Unlike chattel slavery, which involves the forcible enslavement of individuals without their consent, bond servitude in scripture was a contractual arrangement agreed upon by both parties.
Limited Duration: Bond servitude was typically temporary, with a predetermined period of service. According to the laws outlined in the Old Testament, a Hebrew indentured servant could serve for a maximum of six years, after which they were to be released with provisions for their well-being (Exodus 21:2-6).
Protections and Rights: The Mosaic Law provided specific protections and rights for indentured servants. For example, they were to be treated with fairness and kindness (Deuteronomy 15:12-15), and they were included in the Sabbath rest (Exodus 20:10). Additionally, if a servant chose to remain with their master after their term of service ended, they could do so, but their ear would be pierced as a sign of their voluntary decision (Exodus 21:5-6).
Opportunities for Social Mobility: In some cases, bond servitude provided opportunities for social and economic advancement. For example, a servant could learn valuable skills during their term of service, which could benefit them upon their release.
Release and Freedom: At the end of their term of service, bond servants were to be released with provisions for their welfare, ensuring they had the means to start anew and were not left destitute.
In contrast, modern slavery, especially historical chattel slavery, involved the ownership of individuals as property, often through force or coercion. Modern slavery typically lacks the voluntary aspect, limited duration, and legal protections afforded to bond servants in biblical times. Additionally, modern slavery often involves systemic exploitation, violence, and the denial of basic human rights.
Therefore, while bond servitude in scripture shares some similarities with modern forms of labor arrangements, such as employment contracts or apprenticeships, it fundamentally differs from modern slavery in its voluntary nature, limited duration, legal protections, and opportunities for social mobility and freedom.
So you're saying that God, under the old covenant which demanded animal sacrifices (which was pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus) requiring a sacrifice for the atonement of sins was evil?
By what standard? You're obviously rejecting God and by doing so you don't have any objective standards of good or evil. Everything becomes subjective and ultimately nothing matters. You lose the ability to call anything good or evil in a purposeless universe where you're just a cosmic accident.
After Jesus, who was the perfect sacrifice, animal sacrifices no longer how we are made righteous before God and cleansed our sins. Any rejection of Christ via animal sacrifice would now be considered a sinful rebellion but prior to Christ's sacrifice would have been considered objectively good and an active obedience to your creator which is the only place they consistent objective definition of good can come from.
Christians don’t practice religious ritual sacrifice in society today. It is my opinion that only evil people do in the 21st century.
Not everyone here who is a Patriot, is a Christian. I am a Buddhist. Not a vegetarian either.
That’s Buddhist theory practitioner, not a Buddhist religion, like water down … my friend consider herself Buddhist too but eat vegetables only once a week or month type.
I practice true Buddhism & chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo & recite verses from two chapters of the Lotus Sutra everyday, study the writing of Nichiren Daishonin, & former President Ikeda, share information of my practice with others and attend various activities through my lay organization. https://www.sgi-usa.org/
(1) Gautama Buddha ate pork. The practice is to not cause it to be killed for you. I knew a cook who was a full-time Tibetan monk for over 10 years who cooked meat at the restaurant where he worked. Buddhism is not a kind of perfectionism.
(2) Buddhist practitioners at least in the Japanese tradition do not refer to Buddhism as a "religion", but as a "practice".
Or a philosophy line Taoism / Zen
Another Buddhist here. Stop with your abrahamic dogmatism. Buddhists are not insane enough to worship books, especially those that teach genocide, rape, and slavery like your bible. We also do not mutilate the genitals of children.
If you think the bible preaches to rape people, man, i feel bad for you. Turn to Christ and be truly free.
The old testament teaches slavery and rape and genocide. These are simply literal facts about the book; they are not my opinion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_31
First, what Moses told his soldiers in war times is not the same thing as God telling us how to live right now. Second, the passage you quoted does not say to rape them. In fact, Israelites were only allowed to marry foreign women if they were captives of war. So this passage is stating that rather than killing everyone, you may spare the young women and take them as your wives if you wish.
Now, rape is specifically mentioned in the old testament (Genesis 34, 2 Samuel 13, Judges 19) and in ALL cases it is addressed in a negative light and carries significant consequences.
All this aside, Jesus in the New Testament further lays out that sexual immorality, even mere sensuality, is wrong.
If youd like more information as to context and meaning for some of these passages i recommend this read through
https://apologeticspress.org/deuteronomy-2228-29-and-rape-5197/
Please try to be informed about an entire subject before stating “facts.” God Bless. Turn to Christ and be free.
Christians don't worship books.
Rape and chattel slavery are both punishable by death in scripture.
Dumbass.
Christians have a holy book. That is the worship of a book.
The old testament is part of that book and teaches slavery and rape. These are simply literal facts about the book; they are not my opinion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_31
Before you call someone a dumbass, you might want to find out who is actually correct.
Are you ignorant or just dishonest? Christians have the Word of God which they follow to learn about and worship the God that inspired it.
Once again Rape and chattel slavery are both punishable by death in scripture.
Rape: Old Testament Perspective: In the Old Testament, rape is considered a serious offense. Deuteronomy 22:25-27 states that if a man rapes a woman who is betrothed (engaged), both the rapist and the victim are protected. If the rape occurs in the countryside where the victim could have called for help but didn't, only the rapist is punished by death. However, if the rape occurs in a city where the victim's cries for help might not be heard, both the rapist and the victim are considered innocent. New Testament Perspective: While the New Testament doesn't provide specific punishments for rape, it emphasizes love, respect, and care for one another. In Matthew 22:39, Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, which includes respecting their bodily integrity and autonomy. Rape violates this principle and is contrary to the spirit of love and respect taught in the New Testament. Chattel Slavery: Old Testament Perspective: The Old Testament regulated slavery, but it wasn't akin to the chattel slavery seen in more recent history. Exodus 21:16 explicitly prohibits kidnapping someone to enslave them, and this was punishable by death. This verse underscores the value of human life and the severity of forcibly enslaving another person. New Testament Perspective: Although the New Testament doesn't directly address chattel slavery, it promotes principles that challenge the institution. Galatians 3:28 emphasizes the equality of all believers in Christ, regardless of social status or ethnicity. Additionally, Paul's letter to Philemon encourages him to receive his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ rather than as a slave.
Numbers 31:14-18 describes the aftermath of the Israelites' victory over the Midianites. It is often misconstrued as condoning rape and chattel slavery, but a careful examination within the context of the passage and the broader biblical principles reveals a different interpretation:
Context of the Passage: In Numbers 31, the Israelites were commanded to take vengeance on the Midianites because they had seduced the Israelites into idolatry and immorality. The passage describes the plunder that the Israelites took from the Midianites, including women and children. War Booty, Not Rape: The passage mentions the women and children captured in the war, but it does not condone rape. Instead, it describes how Moses instructed the Israelites to purify themselves and the captives before allowing them to join the Israelite community. This purification process likely involved ceremonial cleansing to ensure the sanctity of the community, rather than condoning sexual violence. Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Near Eastern warfare, it was common for victorious armies to take captives, including women and children, as spoils of war. The passage reflects the realities of ancient warfare rather than endorsing rape or chattel slavery. Moral Principles in Scripture: The Bible consistently upholds principles of justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity. While the Old Testament does regulate practices such as slavery, it also contains laws and principles that protect the vulnerable and promote justice. For example, Exodus 21:16 explicitly condemns kidnapping and enslavement, and other passages emphasize the importance of treating others with fairness and kindness.
Bond servitude in scripture refers to a form of servitude or indentured labor where an individual voluntarily enters into a contractual agreement to serve another for a specific period of time in exchange for various benefits, such as shelter, food, and protection. This form of servitude is distinct from modern chattel slavery, as it typically involves:
Voluntary Agreement: In biblical times, individuals often entered into servitude willingly due to economic circumstances, such as debt or poverty. Unlike chattel slavery, which involves the forcible enslavement of individuals without their consent, bond servitude in scripture was a contractual arrangement agreed upon by both parties. Limited Duration: Bond servitude was typically temporary, with a predetermined period of service. According to the laws outlined in the Old Testament, a Hebrew indentured servant could serve for a maximum of six years, after which they were to be released with provisions for their well-being (Exodus 21:2-6). Protections and Rights: The Mosaic Law provided specific protections and rights for indentured servants. For example, they were to be treated with fairness and kindness (Deuteronomy 15:12-15), and they were included in the Sabbath rest (Exodus 20:10). Additionally, if a servant chose to remain with their master after their term of service ended, they could do so, but their ear would be pierced as a sign of their voluntary decision (Exodus 21:5-6). Opportunities for Social Mobility: In some cases, bond servitude provided opportunities for social and economic advancement. For example, a servant could learn valuable skills during their term of service, which could benefit them upon their release. Release and Freedom: At the end of their term of service, bond servants were to be released with provisions for their welfare, ensuring they had the means to start anew and were not left destitute. In contrast, modern slavery, especially historical chattel slavery, involved the ownership of individuals as property, often through force or coercion. Modern slavery typically lacks the voluntary aspect, limited duration, and legal protections afforded to bond servants in biblical times. Additionally, modern slavery often involves systemic exploitation, violence, and the denial of basic human rights.
Therefore, while bond servitude in scripture shares some similarities with modern forms of labor arrangements, such as employment contracts or apprenticeships, it fundamentally differs from modern slavery in its voluntary nature, limited duration, legal protections, and opportunities for social mobility and freedom.
Don't step to me son . I know more than you.