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Actually, there are many places in the bible where they mention slavery, and the "all-loving" god thing has no problem with it. In fact, according to the bible, selling your daughter into slavery is just hunky-dory.Quote:
Originally Posted by andruejaysin
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/ex/21.html#7
No one, because Christians have done a damn good job looking out for THEMSELVES for the past 2,000 years. They have subjugated nearly every other nation, culture and religion out there, and now the rest of the world is catching up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Torog
Please note that many people believe the definition of christian to be "a belief in God or higher power." In this country it wouldnt be surprising that people would believe in Jesus or the idea of Jesus. That doesnt mean that 84% agree with fundamentalist, stagnant ideas associated with christianity. I would bet that number would be much much lower if they were clear on their definition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Torog
That's what I meant, I realize that in the very same chapter where god saved the jews from slavery in Egypt, he gave them the 10 commandments, perhaps slavery should have warrented an 11th. But 10 is a nice, round number. Which is more than we should expect from the superstitions of a tribe of goat herders.Quote:
Originally Posted by ermitonto