Posts Tagged ‘old testament’
Posted by God Delusion on January 12th, 2010
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Ahh the Bible, that ultimate authority for so many Christians. The next time someone says they believe that the Bible is 100% God’s word, you can pull out these gems where the Bible says…
You should kill your child if he strikes you (Exod. 21:15)
And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death
If you work on the Sabbath, you should be put to death (Exod. 35:2)
Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the Lord: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death
If you curse, you should be stoned to death (Lev. 24:14)
Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.
Happiness is smashing children upon the rocks (Psalms 137:9)
Happy shall he be,that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Women should be subjugated by their husbands (1 Pet. 3:1)
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
Tags: children, murder, new testament, old testament, sabbath, the Bible, wives
Category: Christianity, Critical Thinking, Intolerance, Superstition
Posted by God Delusion on October 26th, 2008
This is a continuation of the “lessons from the scriptures” series. This is to show how great the scriptures are as a moral guide and how it must be the place to get your morals from, whereas we hell-bound agnostics are a people without morals since we don’t hold this ancient book up as a moral compass. Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
O.K., incest.
Incest in the Bible? Oh yeah, even with the righteous people.
Let’s talk about Lot. Remember him, the man whose wife God turned into a pillar of salt for just turning her head? (Genesis 19:23) Well, Jesus considered him pretty righteous.
“And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 2 Peter 2:7-8”
Lot was so righteous that he got drunk and impregnated his two virgin daughters.
Genesis 19:32-36
“Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose. Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose. Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. ”
Now that’s a party! This is of course not long after Lot offered his two daughters to be raped by a horny mob. (Genesis 19:5-8)
So Jesus called this man righteous, yet he (Lot) was willing to have his daughters raped, and ended up having sex with them himself. Yep that’s pretty righteous.
Now, some people may say “hey, he was drunk, he didn’t know what he was doing!” As many males can attest to, that is just a cover story that males will use to try and not take responsibility for their actions. It says that he didn’t know that he was having sex with them. Right.
Another excuse given is that the daughter thought that they had to “preserve the seed” of their father, and continue the human race after the destruction of Sodom, believing that they were the last tio survive. I’ve heard that before, “Hey baby, there’s a war coming, tonight might be our last night on Earth, and I don’t want to die a virgin”.
Moving on from Lot, the great Patriarch of the Christians, Muslims and Jews, Abraham, had his share of family fun.
Genesis 20:11-12 (New International Version)
11 Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’ Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife.
I’m so glad that the world has this wonderful book to help guide our actions and teach us the morals to live by.
Tags: Abraham, Incest, Lot, old testament, Rape, Sarah, Sodom
Category: Christianity, History, Islam, Judaism, Sex
Posted by God Delusion on July 14th, 2008
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This is a re-post of a letter written to radio personality Dr. Laura. She said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned in any circumstance.
The following is an open letter to ‘Dr.’ Laura penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your radio show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific Bible laws and how to follow them.
a) 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?
b) 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? She’s 18 and starting University. Will the slave buyer continue to pay for her education by law?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense. I’m sure you have found a way to do this and can share it with me.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed 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?
e) 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 this be a neighborhood improvement project?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here? Would contact lenses help?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear hemp gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev.24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan,
J. Kent Ashcroft (author of the original version)
Tags: old testament, the Bible
Category: Christianity, Judaism
Posted by God Delusion on July 11th, 2008
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Ahhhhh, the scriptures, the moral compass of many millions of people through the world. Without it where would we possibly get our morals from? Let’s take a look at the scriptures and how they can help us to live our life in a way that is consistent with God’s will.
Today’s lesson is about in how many situations people should be put to death. We will be using the Old Testament from the Holy Bible.
Let’s turn to Leviticus 20:9-21; God’s word as revealed to Moses.
9 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
Don’t talk back to mommy or daddy.
10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to ddeath.
Kicking him out of the house isn’t good enough I guess. That’s easier than a divorce.
11 And the man that lieth with his father’s wife hath uncovered his father’s nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Stay away from MILFs.
12 And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them.
That sure sucks for the mom; her husband and daughter-in-law put to death!
13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Those damn gays, why can’t they choose to be straight already? God says that they are an abomination, why don’t they listen?
14 And if a man take a wife and her mother, it is wickedness: they shall be burnt with fire, both he and they; that there be no wickedness among you.
Even though the thought of having a wife and her hot mom at the same time may be appealing, God says no! Death by fire for you!
15 And if a man lie with a abeast, he shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast.
That’s a pretty bad day for the beast!
16 And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Some people just love their pets too much.
17 And if a man shall take his sister, his father’s daughter, or his mother’s daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness; it is a wicked thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of their people: he hath uncovered his sister’s nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity.
Don’t play doctor with your sister, or even have a bath together, because it is soooo evil that you need to leave town so your evilness doesn’t infect the other people.
18 And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people.
I might agree with this one, maybe you should leave town if you’re having sex during that special time of month, gross.
19 And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.
Aunties are out, didn’t say anything about cousins though!
20 And if a man shall lie with his uncle’s wife, he hath uncovered his uncle’s nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.
God seems to be pretty obsessed about who is having sex with who.
21 And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless.
You can still adopt right?
So, there it is, the wonderful moral compass of the Bible. Keep it in the pants people!
Tags: old testament, the Bible
Category: Christianity
Posted by Formo-Mormo on July 10th, 2008
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Christian publisher Zondervan is facing a $60 million federal lawsuit filed by a man who claims he and other homosexuals have suffered based on what the suit claims is a misinterpretation of the Bible.
His suit centers on one passage in scripture — 1 Corinthians 6:9 — and how it reads in Bibles published by Zondervan.
Fowler says Zondervan Bibles published in 1982 and 1987 use the word homosexuals among a list of those who are “wicked” or “unrighteous” and won’t inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Fowler says his family’s pastor used that Zondervan Bible, and because of it his family considered him a sinner and he suffered.
Now he is asking for an apology and $60 million.
Tags: lawsuit, old testament, the Bible
Category: Christianity, Intolerance, Politics & Law
Posted by God Delusion on May 22nd, 2008
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Recently, California had its prohibition on same-sex marriages revoked through recent court decisions.
California ban on same-sex marriage struck down
The banning of same-sex marriage is most often based on religious grounds. While the separation of church and state is supposed to be the norm, that hasn’t been the case in recent years with various church groups lobbying government to impose their morals onto other people.
The main justification used for the attitude that homosexuality is “an abomination” is in the Old Testament in Leviticus 18:22;
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination”
Interesting. I wonder what other commandments there are in the Old Testament that Christians must be adhering to? I mean if they just pick and choose what to believe and enforce from the scriptures isn’t that inconsistent?
Here is a fake letter to Dr. Laura that has made the rounds for a few years that demonstrates this nicely I think.
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly
states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.
a) 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?
b) 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?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed 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?
e) 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?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
Tags: law, old testament, same-sex marriage, the Bible
Category: Christianity, Culture, Intolerance, Politics & Law, Seperation of Church & State
Posted by Magdalene on March 4th, 2008
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Suspicions confirmed: Moses was high as a kite when he spoke to The Big Guy, writes Benny Shanon, a professor of cognitive psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
From Breitbart.com.
[Thanks to the completely weird I Am University for the animated gif...woo!]
Update: Dr. Shanon’s Entheogens: Reflections on Psychoactive Sacrementals
Tags: entheogens, Moses, old testament, visions
Category: Christianity, History
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