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1. Biblical Law. Matthew 5:17-18 says quite clearly that Jesus demands Christians follow Old Testament law completely, to the smallest possible point. Why don’t they?
2. Infanticide. The modern Christian churches of the world tend to gloss the fact that God is a child killer—the 10th plague in Egypt—and say that Jesus set this right. Ignoring for a moment that the crucifixion is just one more child killing to fulfill God’s will, why does Jesus say he also will kill children in Revelation 2:23?
3. Fact or Allegory. The Bible says the Earth is between 6,000 and 8,000 years old, that it was created in 7 days, and that Man is made of dirt and Woman a piece of Man. Most churches today say that this is allegory. What passages of the Bible support it all being just allegory?
4. Needle’s Eye. Jesus said rich men don’t go to Heaven easily and even implied that it wasn’t possible. Why are so many people with money and property Christian if they are probably going to Hell?
5. Apocrypha and Biblical Revisions. The Bible of 400 CE and the Bible today differ by dozens of chapters and thousands of parts. Which Bible is the word of God and why does man edit it?
6. Born Fallen. Even in this global age there are millions of persons who never hear the Good News. We are born in sin. Do some go to Hell just because of their birth circumstances?
7. Graven Images. Isn’t wearing the cross and making statues and movies of the life of the Christ a violation of the 2nd Commandment? “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image…”
8. Inquisitions, Crusades, Witch Trials. Historians put the number of those killed and executed by Christian churches at between 2 and 15 million; mostly Jews, witches/pagans, and Muslims. Do Christians retain this murderous nature? If not, why not?
9. Turn the other Cheek. Jesus instructs the saved to love and to forgive even deadly insults (Matthew 5:44: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” et cetera). Why do no prominent Christian leaders to follow this?
10. Free will. Freedom to choose is given to man by God. Man has two main choices: 1) accept the Love of God and, upon death, go to paradise for eternity, 2) Refuse God and, upon death, just die, be utterly damned. How is that freedom of choice when it is the same thing as a gun to your head?
1. Biblical Law. Matthew 5:17-18 says quite clearly that Jesus demands Christians follow Old Testament law completely, to the smallest possible point. Why don’t they?
2. Infanticide. The modern Christian churches of the world tend to gloss the fact that God is a child killer—the 10th plague in Egypt—and say that Jesus set this right. Ignoring for a moment that the crucifixion is just one more child killing to fulfill God’s will, why does Jesus say he also will kill children in Revelation 2:23?
3. Fact or Allegory. The Bible says the Earth is between 6,000 and 8,000 years old, that it was created in 7 days, and that Man is made of dirt and Woman a piece of Man. Most churches today say that this is allegory. What passages of the Bible support it all being just allegory?
4. Needle’s Eye. Jesus said rich men don’t go to Heaven easily and even implied that it wasn’t possible. Why are so many people with money and property Christian if they are probably going to Hell?
5. Apocrypha and Biblical Revisions. The Bible of 400 CE and the Bible today differ by dozens of chapters and thousands of parts. Which Bible is the word of God and why does man edit it?
6. Born Fallen. Even in this global age there are millions of persons who never hear the Good News. We are born in sin. Do some go to Hell just because of their birth circumstances?
7. Graven Images. Isn’t wearing the cross and making statues and movies of the life of the Christ a violation of the 2nd Commandment? “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image…”
8. Inquisitions, Crusades, Witch Trials. Historians put the number of those killed and executed by Christian churches at between 2 and 15 million; mostly Jews, witches/pagans, and Muslims. Do Christians retain this murderous nature? If not, why not?
9. Turn the other Cheek. Jesus instructs the saved to love and to forgive even deadly insults (Matthew 5:44: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” et cetera). Why do no prominent Christian leaders to follow this?
10. Free will. Freedom to choose is given to man by God. Man has two main choices: 1) accept the Love of God and, upon death, go to paradise for eternity, 2) Refuse God and, upon death, just die, be utterly damned. How is that freedom of choice when it is the same thing as a gun to your head?
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Re: Ten questions to ask a Christian
Sat, October 22, 2005 - 12:27 PMRegarding #1, I'm sure glad they don't.
I wonder what the 10 questions are for Muslims.
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Re: Ten questions to ask a Christian
Sun, October 23, 2005 - 8:16 PMAs usual, great questions, and a good post, Jon. Beyond the Bible questions, I just think we have to question what does it mean when people rely more on mythical stories from any religion rather than empirical evidence from science. What does it mean when people put an invisible, non-talking god before its own fellow man and woman? -
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One more question
Sun, October 23, 2005 - 8:21 PMI like to ask christians if they also beleive in santa claus and the Easter Bunny.
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Re: Ten questions to ask a Christian
Sun, January 28, 2007 - 4:57 PMIt nice to ask female christians about Ephesians 5:22-23:
"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church
And most of them don't like Ephesians 6:5
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ."
People who suggest the old testament "is supposed to be taken metaphorically" etc. disagree quite a bit with Matthew 5:17-18:
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."
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Re: Ten questions to ask a Christian
Mon, January 29, 2007 - 1:30 PMThese are all great questions. It would be terrific to compile a list of the top 100. One question that I always wondered was: If God sacrificed his only begotten son and allowed him to die upon the cross to take away the sins of the world, then why do we need baptism and church in general? And if sin still exists in the world today, even though Jesus allegedly died for our sins, then doesn't that make his death a pointless and imperfect one and his father a rather sick and disturbed individual?
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Re: Ten questions to ask a Christian
Mon, February 5, 2007 - 4:54 AMI think that these ten questions are great.
I myself like to go to the Skeptic's Annotated Bible, and refer to the contradictions. If you beleive the Bible is the word of God, especially the New Testament, then how do you explain the contradictions? What do you do in the instance of a contradiction?
There was a letter entitled 'Dear Dr.Laura Scheslinger' that I put on another tribe. This letter says "I know that homosexuality is a sin according to Leviticus, however I have some other things to clarify."
When I slaughter a bull on the altar of sacrifice, I know that it makes a pleasing scent unto the Lord. My neighbour disagrees. Should I slay him?
The bible clearly points out that I can sell my daughter into slavery, what is a good asking price.
The bible tells us that we may enslave others, but only of neighbouring nations. My friend tells me this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own a Canadian.
The bible tells us that the skin of a dead pig is unclean, and we are forbidden to touch it. Can I still play football if I wear gloves.
The bible tells us that we are forbidden to work on the sabbath, and it is also forbidden to plant two different types of crops or wear cloth of two different blends. My Uncle is a farmer that grows peas AND tomatoes, and sometimes works on a sunday. My aunt wears a 50/50 cotton polyester blend. How should they die?
The bible says that we are not permitted to approach the altar of God if we have a defect in our sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Is there a little wiggle room here?
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The letter
Mon, February 5, 2007 - 6:05 AMYou may have heard this before...I've seen it on the internet before. I am transcribing this text directly from 'The New Internationalist: The uses and abuses of Religion.' (August 2004)
***Dr. Laura Schlesinger is a U.S. Broadcaster who dispenses advice to people who call her radio show. This is a letter from an appreciative listener.***
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 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 laws and how to follow them.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar of sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord. (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour 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 menstural uncleanliness. (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.
d) Lev 25-44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't own Canadians?
e)I have a neighbour that insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states that 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 less of an abomination than homosexuality. Can you clarify this?
g)Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if there is a defect in my sight. I have to admit 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 to go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just bring 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 for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your faithful listener,
P. Uzzled.
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