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shagsak

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24. The old testament is, well, old.

Thu Mar 29, 2012, 04:18 PM

Mar 2012

And Deuteronomy was written as the Jews had been exiled to wander 40 years. The rules God gave them to continue their lives were very harsh. A lot of the old testament shows a very vengeful and wrathful God. It wasn't until He sent His son Jesus to earth to die for the sins of man that humanity truly had the opportunity to be saved, simply by making the choice to follow him. And that is the point in the bible where everything takes a huge turn.

That is the TRUE context of the scripture. To portray that scripture in order to ridicule Christianity is (obviously) a COMPLETE misuse of that scripture.

Seriously, you don't see the blatant disrespect in that? I know, I know, you are agnostic/non-christian/atheist, whatever. But what is the point of disrespecting christians? Where is the worth in that? Fun? Entertainment? My choice of faith is not based on a couple of scriptures. I was baptized before I read very much of the bible at all. It is a personal decision that I made in how I want to live my life.

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The Bible...we can quote it, too. [View all] WilliamPitt Mar 2012 OP

"We can quote it too" Absolutely brilliant. That Dueteronomy quote snagglepuss Mar 2012 #1

amazing quote - perfect stick it in their faces leftyohiolib Mar 2012 #2

That's one that Gingrich might find handy aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2012 #18

when he decides to go all Henry VIII eShirl Mar 2012 #71

quotes on the poor roguevalley Mar 2012 #67

Yep they always forget about their duty to help the poor. Stan Smith Mar 2012 #69

Perfect for my gawd fearing tea party neighbor who thinks that a SammyWinstonJack Mar 2012 #81

Don't you hate it when people get all "reasonable" on you? zanana1 Apr 2012 #100

'My chief of staff, Leo McGarry, insists on working on the Sabbath...' onehandle Mar 2012 #3

The video clip... pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #8

I actually stood and cheered when I saw that the first time. TahitiNut Mar 2012 #14

The West Wing was more serious... pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #17

Psalm 137, verse 9 longship Mar 2012 #4

We had a bible believer sharp_stick Mar 2012 #5

Ah but you ignore the elegant results of 2000 years of apologetics dmallind Mar 2012 #6

There should also be Bible verses stating the requirements that a husband must fullfil in a marriage mazzarro Mar 2012 #7

Didn't Jesus also say something like "Be not like the hypocrites !" or something like that? Initech Mar 2012 #9

Ah. Don't let what jesus said get in the way of good christianity!! montanto Mar 2012 #10

Matthew 6 5 Mendocino Apr 2012 #103

Thanks I was going nuts trying to remember that verse. Initech Apr 2012 #104

Insulting someone's religion shagsak Mar 2012 #11

(facepalm) WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #12

you tried brothuh fascisthunter Mar 2012 #58

hmm... chervilant Mar 2012 #13

What are you talking about? LaurenG Mar 2012 #15

Yes because clearly TZ Mar 2012 #16

People ridicule hypocrisy; don't take it personally. Voice for Peace Mar 2012 #19

All you really have to do when someone comes to your door to proselytize Whoa_Nelly Mar 2012 #20

I always send them to the crazy guy next door with all the guns that does like anybody especially ThomThom Mar 2012 #80

Quoting the Bible = insulting Christianity? racaulk Mar 2012 #21

These are laws! Rex Mar 2012 #22

Let's count the ways this is wrong dmallind Mar 2012 #23

The old testament is, well, old. shagsak Mar 2012 #24

You should be offended by the christians who use the bible to oppress women, gays and others... cynatnite Mar 2012 #27

Did God change his mind? LondonReign2 Mar 2012 #28

Written by mortals? Rex Mar 2012 #30

So, you're saying God turned his life around? hatrack Mar 2012 #33

My favorite part is God sending some bears to rip children apart for mocking one of his prophets Hugabear Mar 2012 #35

Bears? That's kind of different. hatrack Mar 2012 #36

2 Kings, 2:23-24 Hugabear Mar 2012 #40

No wonder republicans and crazy religious fanatics are so immature. The Bible taught them well. LaurenG Mar 2012 #90

Then Christians should surely disown it publicly in toto dmallind Mar 2012 #51

God changed his ways? wtf? piratefish08 Mar 2012 #79

This Makes You - Like Most Christians - Buffet Style Believers NeedleCast Mar 2012 #94

The "Buffet Bible!" KansDem Apr 2012 #102

Fun? Entertainment? snooper2 Mar 2012 #98

I usually advocate not ridiculing people's religion. onehandle Mar 2012 #25

Anyone got some popcorn? Hugabear Mar 2012 #26

We're gonna need a bigger tub pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #29

Here ya go. RC Mar 2012 #76

So you think quoting is the same thing as insulting? EOTE Mar 2012 #31

quoting from the Bible is now an insult to your religion????? Bandit Mar 2012 #32

Special Pleading Fallacy - we can't quote it because we don't understand it like he does, blah blah hatrack Mar 2012 #34

Well, if it's your *choice*, mr blur Mar 2012 #42

LOL... Funny because I do not think you are serious at all fascisthunter Mar 2012 #57

WOW! I'm just not getting through. shagsak Mar 2012 #83

"When you publicly display scripture to try and show it as ridiculous that is misuse." WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #85

Wrong or improper use. shagsak Mar 2012 #86

Quit while you're behind, friend WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #87

I think this post does a little more than just point it out. shagsak Mar 2012 #91

Its clear that you don't care how offensive your beliefs are to Christians LaurenG Mar 2012 #99

But It Is In Scripture NeedleCast Mar 2012 #95

... SammyWinstonJack Mar 2012 #92

Are You Claiming This Isn't Actually In The Bible? NeedleCast Mar 2012 #93

We don't have to "respect" your beliefs FYI snooper2 Mar 2012 #97

This is ignorant and I will tell you why... Redford Mar 2012 #37

Yeah WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #39

You were wrong above, Will, but you're right on here pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #44

I only have so much RAM in my head for stupid today. WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #45

I'm tempted to delete my post above pinboy3niner Mar 2012 #53

Thank you WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #66

Nice deflection from your bashing Christians to making me the "racist" Redford Mar 2012 #48

did you ever think that maybe Will is or was a Christian too? fascisthunter Mar 2012 #59

Wow...another person claiming that quoting the Bible is bashing Christians Hugabear Mar 2012 #72

Oh, calm down. Muslims are fair game, too. Quantess Mar 2012 #41

A "Jewish" quote? LondonReign2 Mar 2012 #43

I love it when people want to learn more about the Bible Redford Mar 2012 #46

Here's a hint LondonReign2 Mar 2012 #82

Then those 10 Commandment thingies don't apply to you either? PassingFair Mar 2012 #84

Whoa, the quote is from the Old Testament which is included in my family Bible.... Spazito Mar 2012 #47

Nope Redford Mar 2012 #50

Your post did not break it down at all... Spazito Mar 2012 #52

Do you understand the difference between the God of Israel and Redford Mar 2012 #54

Yes, I do... Spazito Mar 2012 #56

Do you believe that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered Zorra Mar 2012 #60

There's nothing about there being a "Trinity" in the Bible. Bruce Wayne Mar 2012 #63

Well, actually The Philosopher Mar 2012 #68

But Christians sure *love* to quote Leviticus 20:13 to deny gay people equal rights! racaulk Mar 2012 #78

Newts biz better hide along with Sandstorms. arthritisR_US Mar 2012 #38

As an atheist I love quoting the bible. JNelson6563 Mar 2012 #49

Oh now you've gone and done it, Sir William- God is gonna SMITE YOU! BeHereNow Mar 2012 #55

Maybe he'll sic a couple of killer bears on him Hugabear Mar 2012 #73

Fucking snap on that. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2012 #61

What if she's a Virgo? Bruce Wayne Mar 2012 #62

Here's a good one frogmarch Mar 2012 #64

"That town must remain a ruin forever; it may never be rebuilt." WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #65

heheheh. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2012 #96

Hey Pitt... ellisonz Mar 2012 #70

On my way WilliamPitt Mar 2012 #75

So, if I understand correctly, ithinkmyliverhurts Mar 2012 #74

One of my favorites: Heywood J Mar 2012 #77

The Two Facepalms... 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #88

Ha! A good one! nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #89

Which Version? chnoutte Apr 2012 #101