In the Bible literal word of God is everything that God says directly in the Bible.Well, the subject is whether the Bible should be taken as the "literal Word of God." No, for the God-believer, the literal Word of God would be law, would it not?
No. I wouldn't sell anyone.
- Exodus 21:7 clearly allows a man to sell his daughter into slavery. Does this seem like a good way to raise a few bucks to you?
Maybe you should read the text first. But, if the woman cooks the meal by sitting on it, I recommend not to eat it.
- Since men are allowed no contact with a woman during her period (Lev 15:19-24), should she be allowed to cook his meals, or does he have to do it himself? I mean, obviously they can't eat together, but the cooking part is ambiguous.
Are they selling. I think all nations should obey that rule and not sell own people. But, if Canadians under Trudeau the Tyrant are so evil that they sell own people, I think it is ok to buy.
- Lev. 25:44 allows ownership of slaves but only you got them from other nations. Do you think Americans should be allowed to buy Canadians (or Canadians buy Americans)?
Bible tells guards did their job even on Shabbat day. People are allowed to do good, even on a Shabbat day.
- Working on the Sabbath is absolutely forbidden, no ifs and or buts -- it's a commandment. Now, should a nurse be forbidden from changing a patient's dressing, or feeding him?
And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that you shall do. A third of you shall go in on the sabbath for keepers of the watch of the king's house. A third shall be at the Sur Gate. A third shall be at the gate behind the runners. And you shall keep the watch of the house, alternately. And two parts of you, all who go out on the sabbath, they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king. And you shall fully surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand. And he that comes within the ranks shall be put to death. And they shall be with the king as he goes in and comes out. And the rulers of the hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each man took his men, going in on the sabbath, with those going out on the sabbath, and came in to Jehoiada the priest.
2 Kings. 11:5-9
Apparently both defile body.
- How come eating shellfish is an abomination, and homosexuality is an abomination
By what I know, there is no penalty for eating shellfish in the Bible, like there is for homosexual act.
- Eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), but is it a lesser abomination than homosexuality (Lev 18:22)? If not, why are red states not busy enacting laws against shrimp cocktails?
Lev. 21:20 is speaking of specific altar that was used to burn for example sin offerings. It is not the same as communion in the Bible. And obviously, if you don't see well, it would be better not to go near a fireplace so that you would not burn yourself. Also, if you are not a priest by the law of Moses, you wouldn't be allowed to do that anyway.
- Lev 21:20 says you can't approach the altar of God if you have a defect in your sight. Does that mean wearing glasses makes you unable to take communion?
I think God is fair in everything He does.
- Deut 23:1 says that anyone who has had a testicular injury, or had his penis cut off (maybe due to cancer?) shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD. Is it really fair to somebody who has already suffered so much to excommunicate him, too?
- Do you obey Lev 19:27, and tell your barber not to trim your hair around your temples? Why not?
You shall not round the corner of your head, nor mar the corner of your beard.
Lev 19:27
What do you think "corner of head" is?
Do you really think that a football is the same as a dead pig?
- Lev 11:6-8 warns that touching the skin of a dead pig makes one unclean. When was the last time you caught or threw a football?
Where Bible uses the word polyester? What is your point, to show I have not been perfect? If so, I can admit that I have not been perfect, are you happy now?
- The Bible tells you that you must not lant two different crops in the same field, nor wear clothes made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). Do you do these things?
But, I think the rules in the Bible are good.
I am not a judge set by God, therefore I have no right to judge anyone. Also, because I think I am a disciple of Jesus, I remain in his words. And Jesus said:
- And finally, let us not forget that the Bible says that people like me (homosexuals) must be put to death. How do you plan to carry out the execution?
Do not judge, that you may not be judged; for with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured again to you.
Matt. 7:1-2
Interesting detail is that Jews also thought they have no right to judge:
Then Pilate said to them, You take him and judge him according to your own Law. Then the Jews said to him, It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,
Joh. 18:31
If they didn't have that right, why would I have?