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Originally Posted by kermitology
Effectively, yes, that's my point.
I think that some of the messages delivered in the bible are important for society, but I think some of them are also wrong.
But, just to be clear, I'm not a believer in the one true almighty.
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I think its important to note like you said that the Bible was written many, many years ago in a different world with different people.
Its tough to apply every single thing to us in the 21st century.
Plus, I think certain 'laws' as some people call it like it being a sin to be homosexual does not mean that the government should prohibit gay people from having the same rights as straight people.
The Bible also talks about over-indulging in wine(alcohol)....and I don't see people, even fundamental religious ones saying a law should be making banning the excess consumption of alcohol.
Even amongst Christians 'groups' there are many different variations of how people interpret the 'law.' From being against blood transfusions, to being against drinking coffee, etc, etc.
Being that we live in the 21st century, and in a free country, its impossible for the government to keep up with all that stuff. Which is why I keep saying that the Bible is directed at the individual, and not towards the government.
I think a lot of the 'wrongs' we both see are in the way people misinterpret the Bible and try to use certain passages to pass judgment on other people through the strong hand of the 'law'...or the government.