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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos
I thought both books were inspired by or even written by God. No?
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Absolutely. And don't jump on me for being an idiot for believing that.
The Old Testament was geared towards a time when there was such a thing as Jew, and Gentile. One was privileged before God, the other wasn't. *The Mormons still believe that, if I recall correctly, which is one of my biggest problems with their faith.*
I think there is a passage in the New Testament that talks about there being neither Jew nor Gentile anymore. Instead, things such as forgiveness, mercy, long suffering, love, etc, etc are stressed in the New Testament.
I call it a book that explains your personal relationship with God....whereas the Old Testament talked about a people's(the Jews) relationship with God, and the laws they abide by.