I find human inconsistency fascinating. The ability for the civilized mind to endure cognitive dissonance is breathtaking. For example, it is perfectly Biblical and accepted by God to own slaves and enslave the nations around you. Leviticus 25:44 says, "As for your male and female slaves whom you may have: you may buy male and female slaves from among the nations that are around you." Lest some of the more ignorant among us claim this was a law specific to the Jewish people, it is … [Read more...]
The Bible Said Owning Slaves Is Okay If They Come from Neighboring Nations … I Wonder How Mexico and Canada Feel About That
May 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
Does Religion Have a Responsibility to Look to Science?
March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here's an interesting question: Does religion have just as much responsibility to examine scientific evidence as it does religious tradition and scriptural text? Put another way: Throughout history, religion taken as a whole has lagged behind scientific discovery and development, only to redefine itself decades, or even centuries, later. In the case of Christianity, the Bible, specific passages in it, as well as long religious tradition were used to justify: Slavery (not only of … [Read more...]
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