My father, a Methodist, says Hebrew laws stated in the Bible don't apply to him. Do you agree?
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Posted by abstraction Jun 7th, 2011 at 5:47AM
If the Old Testament applies to me, please give me some advice on the following:
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is, my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.Exodus 35:2. clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
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Reply by AtleastImHonest Jun 6th, 2011 at 3:46AM
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Reply by 2Buddies Jun 6th, 2011 at 3:59AM
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Posted by 3circles Jun 8th, 2011 at 4:08AM
Consitering your name is anarchusVsDanBrown, I question your real reason for asking this question.
And feel free to send me a message, Id be happy to answer your question once I know the real reason your asking.
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Reply by SunsetStripper Jun 8th, 2011 at 4:10AM
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Posted by AtleastImHonest Jun 6th, 2011 at 5:45AM
I prefer fables like the boy who cried wolf and little red riding hood.
Stuff that you can still take lessons from but are not passed off as non fiction like some other crazy books.
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Posted by Sshinesc Jun 6th, 2011 at 5:29AM
You can not pick and chose what parts of the bible you will follow, it's all or nothing
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Reply by 2Buddies Jun 6th, 2011 at 4:14AM
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Posted by TrustIsEarned Jun 6th, 2011 at 3:32AM
I agree. If you're referring to the Laws of Moses (as you state, The Old Testament), then he's correct. The New Testament (for Christians) supercedes or abrogates the Law of Moses. Christian dogma holds that the coming of Christ, his life, death and resurrection freed us all of "The Law." Otherwise, in addition to sacrifices of animals and goods, we would all be required to wear shoes every time we eat, no meat products with dairy products, fasting would be required. The punishment for violating the law... you died.
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Reply by 2Buddies Jun 6th, 2011 at 3:46AM
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Posted by Jilly111 Jun 6th, 2011 at 5:59PM
The Law came by Moses, but Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ. Man could not keep the law, God realized that and sent his only begotten son to shed his blood once and for all. It is finished. It is done.
Our sins are forgiven and we walk in Grace. I, for one am glad and my lifes work is to assure others that spiritually they are free. Your Dad is right.
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Posted by laughinkatt Jun 6th, 2011 at 9:25AM
I tend to agree. Most of the Abrahamic religions can't/don't follow many of the laws found in Exodus and Deuteronomy today. I think the New Testament largely supports your dad's view based on much of what Jesus said and did, his interactions with people, and the resulting ministries of Peter and Paul.
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Posted by Ketsan Jun 6th, 2011 at 9:16AM
Jesus said often that he hadn't come to change the law. The apostles by the looks of things later on claimed that the law didn't need to be followed but Jesus himself was quite clear that the old hebrew laws applied to his followers as much as they had to all other Jews.
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Posted by 619boy Jun 6th, 2011 at 2:51AM
wat the hell doues his name have to do with it
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Posted by freeed Jun 6th, 2011 at 2:44AM
I always wondered why "The Bible" has 2 Testaments. It makes more sense to have 2 "Bibles" - a Jewish one and a Christian one.
I suppose it was some sort of compromise, but now we have the problematic Islamic Koran. Is THAT part of the Bible?
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Posted by Missmathematics Jun 6th, 2011 at 2:40AM
Is full of parables if hes Christian he should learn some lessons from it. as far as i know Christianity isnt a D.I.Y religon
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Posted by ambergris Jun 6th, 2011 at 2:35AM
Yes. The laws of the country apply and have superseded any laws in the bible, although many will be based on the biblical laws.
Of course, if he is preaching that the bible is the word of god, then that just makes him a hypocrite.
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